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MARCH 2019

Papa Nino’s is bringing his take on Pizza to the Manteca area.

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PROFILE

Bonsu Elite Athletics is becoming the go-to place for the region’s athletes.

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The Pelandale Specialty Care Center in Modesto opened to the public in February.

Valley Children’s opens new center in Modesto BY SABRA STAFFORD

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alley Children’s Healthcare officially opened the Pelandale Specialty Care Center in February with an open house that highlighted the facility’s features and options for treating their young patients. More than 300 people attended, including Modesto Mayor Ted Brandvold, Stanislaus County Supervisor Terry Withrow, Stanislaus Community Foundation CEO Marian Kaanon, grateful families, community leaders, Valley Children’s representatives and Oakland Raiders Quarterback Derek Carr.

“Valley Children’s has had the privilege of caring for Stanislaus County families for almost 20 years, with pediatric specialists who work here and who also call this community home,” said Todd Suntrapak, President and CEO of Valley Children’s Healthcare. “The impact of this center on the health of children today and in the future will be significant, allowing us to provide even more of the exceptional medical care families in this region rely on today and will need in the future.” Pelandale Specialty Care Center currently offers outpatient services in the following pediatric

specialties: Cardiology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Hematology, Nephrology, Neurology, Orthopaedics, Otolaryngology, Pediatric Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Pulmonology and Urology. “When I lived in Fresno, having my son Dallas under the exceptional care of doctors and nurses just minutes from my home was such a blessing,” said Carr. “My wish is for all families to have that same experience and I’m so happy to be here supporting Valley Children’s.” The 40,000-square foot facility was made possible by a $33 million investment by Valley Children’s in an ongoing effort to bring

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The grand opening of the Pelandale Specialty Care Center in Modesto included a ribbon-cutting ceremony with Oakland Raiders Quarterback Derek Carr.

their services to more families in the Central Valley. The Pelandale site replaces a smaller facility that was located in McHenry Village in Modesto. “It is incredibly impor-

tant for our families to have the convenience of the specialty care they need close to their homes,” said Suntrapak. “Our goal remains to have every single SEE VALLEY, PAGE 15