[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 142 (Saturday, October 10, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2025]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


               MARTIN ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL EARNS HONOR

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                            HON. MAC COLLINS

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 9, 1998

  Mr. COLLINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to extend my congratulations to the 
Martin Army Community Hospital at Fort Benning, Georgia on the 
announcement of its third ``Accreditation with Commendation'' by the 
Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, an honor 
bestowed upon only the finest hospitals in the nation. It is also the 
only hospital in the U.S. Army Medical Command to receive this 
acknowledgment for three consecutive tri-annual surveys.
  Martin Army Community Hospital (MACH) was named in honor of Major 
General Joseph I. Martin, MC, a pioneer in field medicine and medical 
military education and training. The hospital has served the Fort 
Benning/Columbus communities since 1955 and provides quality care to 
approximately 9,000 inpatients and 585,000 outpatients. MACH's 
principal customers are active duty and retired members and their 
dependents who are eligible beneficiaries for DOD health services.
  Receiving ``Accreditation with Commendation'' is a significant 
achievement, one that recognizes exemplary performance and commitment 
to providing quality care. Fort Benning is fortunate to have as 
incredible a facility as MACH serving its community. I congratulate 
Martin Army Community Hospital on its continued excellence.

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