January 31, 2002

STANISLAUS COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES -- A network of outpatient medical programs and services that provides traditional public health, health education, an urgent care center, specialty clinics and other services. The Family Practice Clinic provides services ranging from family practice and pediatrics to women's services, well-child care, pregnancy care and a pharmacy. The clinic is seeking volunteers to read books and stories to children, ages infant to 5, in the special reading area while they are waiting to see their doctors.

Reprinted by permission of Modesto Bee.