There are many types of wounds, some more serious than others. Treating a wound properly so it heals as quickly as possible is important. This podcast from the Center for Wound Healing answers many common questions about wounds and how to care for them.

Center For Wound Healing - Bakersfield Heart Hospital

Recovering from a heart attack takes effort, patience, and determination. The Cardiac Rehab program at Bakersfield Heart Hospital is designed to give patients the knowledge, support, and encouragement they need and to get the most out of their recovery.

Cardiac Rehab with Jenna Gorman: Exercise Specialist

Early Heart Attack Care education (EHAC) helps you recognize the signs and symptoms of heart attack so you can get treatment for yourself or others as quickly as possible. There are many symptoms, and they can differ for men and women. Learn more at BakersfieldHeartHospital.com

Early Heart Attack Care Education with Cynthia Burt, RN

A heart-healthy diet isn't as difficult, or as boring, as you might think. There are many ways to make flavorful meals and lower the amount of salt (sodium) and cholesterol in your diet. And if your schedule is tight, "batch cooking" and "batch prepping" can save a lot of time!

Tips For A Heart Healthy Diet

Does the vaccine make you sick?

The COVID-19 vaccine cannot give you COVID-19. There is no form of the virus, alive or dead, in the vaccine. The vaccine contains mRNA (messenger ribonucleic acid) which gives your body instructions to develop antibodies to the virus. Learn more at cdc.gov/coronavirus


Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe?

The science of medicine is all about risk and benefit. In the case of the COVID-19 vaccine, the risks involved are far outweighed by the benefit the vaccine provides in protecting you from the virus. To learn more visit bakersfieldhearthospital.com and cdc.gov/coronavirus


Where do you get more information?

The best place to get accurate and up-to-date information about COVID-19 is the Centers for Disease Control. The CDC provides information on each phase of the vaccine, what to expect before getting vaccinated and possible allergic reactions. Learn more at cdc.gov/coronavirus


Who will get the vaccine first?

Priority for COVID-19 vaccinations is to get the vaccine to those with more frequent exposure - hospital workers, skilled nursing and long-term care workers, and first-responders. If these workers get COVID-19, they cannot care for anyone. To learn more visit cdc.gov/coronavirus


Why should people get the vaccine?

The COVID-19 vaccine helps your body develop its own natural immunity without having to expose yourself to this extremely dangerous virus and the uncertainty of how it will affect you. To learn more visit bakersfieldhearthospital.com and cdc.gov/coronavirus


Will the vaccine stop people from getting COVID-19?

The COVID-19 vaccine "primes" your immune system to mount a stronger defense against the virus. And while no vaccine is 100% effective, if you do get the virus, the vaccine will help dampen its severity, which could save your life. To learn more visit cdc.gov/coronavirus


Will the vaccine stop the pandemic?

A vaccine is not a "silver bullet" that will stop a pandemic in its tracks. It will, however, slow the spread of the virus so that more people can develop immunity more quickly. It's still important to wear masks, social distance and wash your hands frequently.


Do you still need the vaccine if you have had COVID-19?

If you have had COVID-19, or have tested positive in the past, you may have some natural immunity, but experts are unsure how strong that immunity might be, so getting vaccinated is extra "insurance" to help protect you in the long run. To learn more visit cdc.gov/coronavirus

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