Safety Nets: North Side Christian Health Center
Pediatrics is the focus in this report. Funding has greatly improved the care provided at the North Side Christian Health Center, as you will hear from the professionals who work there, and the families who bring their children for treatment.
Safety Nets: North Side Christian Health Center aired on Oct 07, 2009.
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