We post current health care news and tips to help you and your family stay healthy. You can also get important member updates and see what Kern Family Health Care is doing in your community. Follow us on X at x.com/_KFHC Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/KernFamilyHealthCare Watch the Kern Family Health Care channel on YouTube HEALTH FAMILY HEALTH is published as a community service for the members, friends and patrons of Kern Family Health Care, 2900 Buck Owens Blvd., Bakersfield, CA 93308, telephone 800-391-2000. Information in FAMILY HEALTH comes from a wide range of medical experts. If you have any concerns or questions about specific content that may affect your health, please contact your health care provider. Models may be used in photos and illustrations. Editorial Board Chief Executive Officer Emily Duran Chief Medical Officer Martha Tasinga, MD Chief Operating Officer Alan Avery Chief Compliance and Fraud Prevention Officer Deborah Murr, RN Senior Director of Marketing and Member Engagement Louis Iturriria Senior Director of Wellness and Prevention Isabel Silva 2024 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Scan to learn more. Scan to learn more. Colder weather makes us more likely to catch a cold, flu or other breathing illnesses. Children and older adults are at risk for more serious symptoms. Washing your hands well is important to reduce the risk of sickness during colder months. Lather up with soap and water for at least 20 seconds before rinsing. Keep track of time with a short song. For example, kids can have fun singing the ABCs! Talk with your doctor about how best to prevent sickness this holiday season. Call our 24-hour Advice Nurse Line at 800-391-2000, option 2, to discuss symptoms and next steps. If you have a fever over 103 degrees or have trouble breathing, go to the hospital. Check out these guides to winter illnesses for more information: Tips for talking to your doctor when using an interpreter If you are getting ready for your doctor’s visit and using an interpreter for the first time, please remember to: ● Talk directly to your doctor. ● Speak clearly and slowly. ● Speak in a normal tone. ● Pause after a full thought. ● Ask one question at a time. ● Don’t forget that everything you say during your visit will be interpreted. KFHC makes it easy to use our interpreter services, 24/7, at no cost to our members. We can help you get an interpreter for your next doctor’s visit. Call us at 800-391-2000 or TTY/TDD: 711. Cancel colds and other bugs these holidays ●“Winter Illness Guide” (scan the QR code at left). ●“Your Guide to Respiratory Season” (scan the QR code at right).
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