Stanislaus County Health Services Agency
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  NUMBER: 05-100 I DATE: November 28, 2005 I FOR RELEASE: IMMEDIATE
CONTACT: Phoebe Leung (209) 558-7116
   
  December edition of Stanislaus Health television show now running
   
 
   
  Stanislaus County – The December edition of the Stanislaus Health show features the Avian Influenza. The threat of Avian Influenza has sent shockwaves around the world. Fears of poultry becoming infected and a possible flu pandemic have fueled the public's need for information.

Join host David Jones as he 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 Gudgel, the Stanislaus County Agriculture Commissioner 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.

Stanislaus County:

Comcast Channel 7 & Charter Channel 19 every:

  • Monday 6:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday 8 a.m.
  • Thursday 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
  • Saturday 7 p.m.

Also Charter Channel 2 each Saturday and Sunday at noon and 6 p.m.

In San Joaquin County, the program airs on Comcast Channel 95 Tuesdays at 8:30 p.m.

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

   
   
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