Community Services

The Kern County Medical Society (KCMS) is a local, non-profit organization of member physicians who are committed to the delivery of quality medical care and to maintaining the highest principles of medicine. Since is beginning in 1897, the KCMS and its members have been active in responding to and meeting the health care needs of our community. Through its staff and active committees, the Kern County Medical Society provides community services that help to improve the lives of Kern County residents in many ways. Following is a partial list of community services that KCMS provides:

Speakers Bureau
This community service offers experts who strive to educate and make the public aware of health care issues that often effect us in today's ever-changing society. Our speakers are available to speak to churches, schools, businesses, civic and other organizations free of charge. Individuals from our pool of speakers also participate as presenters during the BC Fall Medical Lecture Series; a program designed to provide continuing education to local nurses. Contact the KCMS office at 661/325-9025 to arrange a speaker.

Scholarships
KCMS members contribute funds and award scholarships to local students pursuing degrees in health care fields.

Mini-Internship Programs
Kern County Medical Society's Mini-Internship Programs provide a unique opportunity for community business and government leaders, and local high school students to follow in the footsteps of local physicians. A program geared toward community leaders is held in the fall, while high school students can participate in a program scheduled the first of summer. To obtain more information on this program or to note your desire to participate, contact the KCMS office 661/325-9025 or email spalumbo@igalaxy.net

Patient Referral Service
Being new to the community can often make finding the appropriate medical care a challenge. For assistance in finding a physician or to obtain information on-line regarding member physicians, visit our Physician Locator section.

Grievance Arbitration
KCMS staff provides informal help to county residents and member physicians in resolving differences, which may develop.

Information Source
KCMS collects and provides information on many health care issues.

Kern County Medical Society member physicians believe in and contribute to their profession and their community. It is through these community services that the KCMS membership strives to improve public knowledge concerning the many issues facing their profession. When you need medical information, assistance with a health care issue or finding a physician, call the Kern County Medical Society at 661/325-9025.

Community Resources

Physician Locator

Local Hospitals

Useful Telephone Numbers