Facing the challenge of the doctor (and nurse) shortage in Kern County - The Bakersfield Californian

When leaders in Bakersfield's medical community discuss the issues they face in 2023 and beyond, it's clear that a continuing shortage of doctors and other medical professionals is at or near the top of the list.

Daniel Wolcott, former president of Adventist Health's Kern County network, in a speech he made last summer, described Bakersfield as a community of abundance that also suffers from scarcity.