Stanislaus County Health Services Agency
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  NUMBER: 05-11 I DATE: March 8, 2005 I FOR RELEASE: IMMEDIATE
CONTACT: David Jones (209) 558-5636
   
  Local doctors and community supporters running for charity. Fun run will raise money to support local health needs
   
 
   
  Stanislaus County - The Stanislaus Family Practice Residency Program in partnership with the Health Services Agency Foundation are holding their 18th annual Run for Health on Saturday, April 23 at East La Loma Park off La Loma Avenue in Modesto. The run celebrates National Public Health Week and is sponsored by the Stanislaus County Health Services Agency.

Registration starts at 9 a.m. with the run beginning at 10:00 a.m.

The race features five and ten kilometer distances and a one-mile fun run. Walkers are welcome for the five kilometer and one mile distances. Awards go to the top finishers and post-race raffle drawing will be held.

Registration is $12 in advance and $14 the day of the event. Children twelve and under are $7 dollars. Proceeds will benefit the Health Services Agency Foundation and will be used to help support the Reach Out and Read program.

People can register for the event by contacting Cora Hernandez at (209) 576-3523.

All participants receive a free t-shirt (while supplies last) and are eligible for a prize drawing at the event.

The Stanislaus County Health Services Agency (HSA) is an outpatient medical system with 7 medical offices located throughout Stanislaus County. The HSA operates the Public Health Department, an Urgent Care Center and multiple programs serving over 500,000 patients and clients each year in Stanislaus County. The HSA has extensive community health information available at its web site www.hsahealth.org

   
   
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