Adventist Health lays off more than 130 employees across Central Valley, including in Kern
Jul 08, 2026
More than 20 workers across four Kern County Adventist Health locations lost their jobs effective July 2.15 of those layoffs were at Adventist Health Bakersfield on Chester Avenue. Three employees were laid off in Delano, three
in Tehachapi, and one at Adventist Health Specialty Bakersfield on Sillect Avenue.In a statement, Adventist Health said the cuts are tied to a restructuring effort involving its quality, infection prevention, and risk departments.The healthcare provider said it is actively working to place affected employees into new positions within the organization.This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.Stay in Touch with Us Anytime, Anywhere: Download Our Free App for Apple and Android Sign Up for Our Daily E-mail Newsletter Like Us on Facebook Follow Us on Instagram Subscribe to Us on YouTube
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