Health for Life

About Health for Life

Kern Medical's podcast brings together expert medical professionals from our hospital to share their knowledge, experiences, and the latest healthcare trends. Each episode offers valuable perspectives on a range of topics, from patient care to medical breakthroughs, all rooted in the unique needs of Kern County and beyond.

Publisher

Kern Medical

Category

education · health & fitness · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

9 Jan 2025

Latest episode

15 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

21 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   15 Sept 2026

   Understanding Sickle Cell Disease with Dr. Wilbur Montana

   Send us Fan Mail For Sickle Cell Awareness Month, Health for Life welcomes Dr. Wilbur Montana, a hematologist-oncologist at Kern Medical. He explains what sickle cell disease is, how it can affect daily life, and the treatment options available. Join us for a conversation about this lifelong condition and why awareness matters.

2. 

   7 Aug 2026

   Children's Sleep & Screen Time Habits with Dr. Suzanne Espalin-Pardo

   Send us Fan Mail As kids head back to the classroom, getting into a healthy routine can make all the difference. In this episode, we’re joined by Kern Medical pediatrician Dr. Suzanne Espalin-Pardo to talk about simple ways families can start the school year on a healthy note. We discuss how to create healthy screen time habits, why a consistent sleep routine is so important for growing children, and practical ways to help kids stay healthy as they return to school and are exposed to new germ...

3. 

   6 Jul 2026

   E-Bikes & the ER: What Every Family Should Know, with Dr. Joshua Tobias

   Send us Fan Mail E-bikes have exploded in popularity, offering a fun and convenient way to get around. But with more riders on the road comes a growing number of serious injuries, especially among children and teenagers. In this episode of Health for Life, Dr. Joshua Tobias, a board-certified Emergency Physician at Kern Medical, tells us what he's seeing firsthand in the Emergency Department. From common injuries and the importance of helmets to what parents should know before buying an e-bik...

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 25 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

37

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.