Kern Medical Loteria

Purpose:

To bring awareness to the health issues facing Kern County
To help improve the health & wellness of our community
To create a fun way for families to learn about important health issues
Kern Medical Loteria was designed with the help & support of Mujeres en Medicina

The Making of Kern Medical Loteria

Mujeres en Medicina was founded by the Kern Medical Foundation in 2018 to inspire and guide Kern County students—especially young Latina women—toward careers in healthcare, helping address the provider shortage in the Central Valley. The program is led by a diverse group of Hispanic women at Kern Medical, including nurses, physicians, medical students, pharmacists, and healthcare professionals across many fields.

Through shared experiences, the group recognized common challenges, including navigating college as first-generation students and helping families understand the value and opportunity of higher education. This insight shaped the program’s mission to support both students and their families in overcoming barriers and building confidence in pursuing healthcare careers.

Today, Mujeres en Medicina is committed to strengthening the healthcare pipeline in the Southern San Joaquin Valley while also expanding its impact through community health education. With a focus on Spanish-speaking and first- and second-generation families, the program aims to improve health awareness and empower individuals to advocate for their well-being.

One example of this effort is Kern Medical Lotería—a culturally familiar and interactive game reimagined to share important health information. Rooted in tradition and widely recognized across many Hispanic households, Lotería creates a sense of comfort and connection, making it an ideal tool for outreach. Mujeres en Medicina has adapted the game by incorporating healthcare themes, replacing traditional images with visuals and messages related to topics such as preventive care, nutrition, chronic disease awareness, and accessing local health resources.

As participants play, they are not only engaged in a fun and familiar activity, but also introduced to key health concepts in a way that feels approachable and easy to understand. This format encourages conversation, questions, and shared learning among families and community members. By using Lotería as a bridge, Mujeres en Medicina helps break down cultural and language barriers, making healthcare education more accessible while building trust and strengthening connections within the community.

For More Information About the Loteria Campaign

For More Information, please contact Micaela Albiar at 661.321.7464 or Micaela.Albiar@KernMedical.com