OAKDALE LEADER

November 30, 2005

The December edition of the Stanislaus Health Show features the Avian Influenza. The threat of which has sent shockwaves around the world. Fears of poultry becoming infected and a possible flu pandemic have fueled the public’s need for information.

In this edition, host David Jones sits down with Bill Mattos, the President of the California Poultry Federation, to hear about avian influenza concerns from the poultry industry. Dr. Carol Cardona, a veterinarian, teacher and consultant with UC Davis and Dennis Gudget, the Stanislaus County Agriculture Commission er discuss the possible impact on the local animal population. Finally, Dr. John Walker, public health officer and Suresh Mahabashyam, epidemiologist for the Stanislaus County Health Services Agency, engage in dialogue on the human impact of Avian Influenza.

The locally written and produced show is presented by the Health Services Agency Foundation and the Stanislaus County Health Services Agency.

The program airs on Channel 7 on the Comcast system and Channel 19 on the Charter system.

On Comcast Channel 7 & Charter Channel 19, the show airs each Monday at 6:30 p.m.; Tuesday, 8 a.m.; Thursday, 8 a.m. and 5:30 p .m.; and Saturday, 7 p.m.

It is also scheduled on Charter Channel 2 each Saturday and Sunday at noon and 6 p.m.

For more information on the show, area residents can visit the program’s web site by going to www.stanislaushealth.com.