[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 18 (Wednesday, February 12, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E245]
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                  TRIBUTE TO MONTEFIORE MEDICAL CENTER

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                          HON. JOSE E. SERRANO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 12, 1997

  Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Montefiore 
Medical Center for 50 years of caring in our Bronx community.
  Mr. Speaker, this year, 1997, marks the 50th anniversary of the 
Montefiore Home Health Agency. Since its inception as the first 
hospital-based home health agency in the United States, Montefiore has 
cared for tens of thousands of patients.
  Montefiore offers a variety of programs. The long term home health 
care program, provides a continuum of care at home to the chronically 
ill, who would otherwise require nursing home placement. The teleCare 
program provides 24-hour access to emergency assistance in the home. 
The certified home health agency provides short-term care to patients 
in the post-hospital period. Such programs have been vital to patients 
recovery and recuperation.
  I would like to highlight the staff's devotion and energy in tending 
to the individual needs of each patient. Medical social workers provide 
unique and personal care. They teach patients how to use a variety of 
assistance devices. From nurses to occupational and physical 
therapists, these fine professionals are there when needed.
  Montefiore and its home health care staff stand out in their field. 
Montefiore succeeds in dramatically improving patients' quality of 
life.
  Mr. Speaker, let us join in the celebration of this milestone and 
acknowledge this outstanding agency for 50 years of accomplishment and 
service.

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