Adventist Health Bakersfield | You + Us | Summer 2018

6 Living God’s love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope. Meet Pip the Penguin! Going to the hospital? Scary. Getting shots? No fun. Learning healthy habits? Sounds like homework. Enter Pip the Penguin, an adorable, friendly bird from the Southern Hemisphere aiming to waddle into the hearts of kids. This playful penguin is the new mascot for Adventist Health Bakersfield’s pediatric services. Pip wants to help youngsters feel at ease and make learning healthy habits fun for families! Kids in Kern County may meet this playful penguin during hospital visits—or out and about—through our Children’s Mobile Immunization Program and other community events. Why a penguin? Penguins are social animals who are fiercely loyal to each other and their families. We get it. At Adventist Health Bakersfield, we loyally support each other and the communities we serve. Inspiring Hope YOU + US : Together i nsp i red ™ PIP, PIP, HOORAY! Find Pip’s Pebbles Did you know penguins give pebbles as a sign of love? That’s why Adventist Health Bakersfield employees painted “Positivity Pebbles” that are now scattered throughout the community. If you find one, make sure to post a photo on social media for us to share. Use the hashtags #AHBakersfield and #Togetherinspired . Need a family doctor? We can help! See our doctors’ profiles and more information at AHBakersfield.org . For an appointment, call 661-241-6700 . Pip loves to get involved! Pip has already made a splash and new friends at community events.