MODESTO BEE
ORIGINAL ARTICLE

By KEN CARLSON
BEE STAFF WRITER

Last Updated: May 20, 2006, 05:28:13 AM PDT

While growing up in Modesto, Jorge Del Valle saw a need for physicians who understand the health needs of Latino patients.

A $95,000 student loan repayment award from the California Medical Board in 2004 enabled him to set up a practice as a primary care doctor.

And it's a carrot for keeping him here.

"This is helping me a lot — you have no idea," said Del Valle, who treats patients at a Golden Valley Health Center on Sixth Street, which serves many low-income residents.

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