Your Voice: Right Thing To Do
Oct 15, 2009
EDITOR,
There are two important reasons to support the City of Patterson Healthcare Expansion Act, one of which is often overlooked.
The first is bringing new medical specialists and treatment to Patterson so that we don’t have to go to Modesto or farther for medical care. The second is the economic benefit that this health center will bring to our whole community.
The move to the expanded health center will not cost Patterson taxpayers one dime but will bring new jobs with good wages to our community. A larger health center will need new staff, but more importantly, a successful health center will also attract other health care providers and related jobs to the Keystone Pacific Business Park.
We all know that times are tough, and many Patterson residents are looking for good career opportunities close to their homes and families. Even if you are content traveling to Modesto to see a doctor, this initiative is the right thing to do for our community and our economy.
Luis I. Molina, Patterson
