[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 63 (Tuesday, May 4, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E839-E840]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    BAY MEDICAL CENTER AUXILIARY: A VITAL PARTNER FOR VITAL SERVICES

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                          HON. JAMES A. BARCIA

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 4, 1999

  Mr. BARCIA. Mr. Speaker, there are many organizations that make a 
huge difference in our lives, and their successes are made possible by 
their support mechanisms. Bay Medical Center in my Congressional 
District provides outstanding health care to my constituents, and its 
ability to provide this wonderful care is a direct result of the 
activities of the Bay Medical Center Auxiliary.
  Since 1973, the members of the Auxiliary have consistently acted as 
ambassadors for the hospital. Their good will and confidence has been a 
key factor in the many successful fund-raising campaigns over the 
years. In fact, the Bay Medical Center Auxiliary has provided nearly 
one million dollars to the Health System since 1990 through Gift Shop 
profits, proceeds from the annual Charity Ball, and other fund-raising 
activities.
  Proceeds provided by the Auxiliary have been used for many essential 
activities. Courtesy vans have been provided for patients convenience. 
Infant and adult ventilators, the first electric birthing bed-chair, 
state of the art mammography equipment, an advance life support 
ambulance, Life-Pac resuscitation equipment, fetal monitors, and 
cardiac rehabilitation equipment are only some of the medical devices 
provided by the Auxiliary's efforts that help maintain an outstanding 
quality of care. A number of facilities, including the women's resource 
library, waiting lounges in

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ICU and surgery, and the main campus lobby have all been improved by 
the Auxiliary. Work on behalf of open heart programs, including support 
of surgery and the heart-lung bypass machine, has made a life-saving 
difference to many patients.
  There are 213 members of the Bay Medical Center Auxiliary. They come 
from all walks of life, and work throughout the year. Many members have 
had personal exposure to the services of Bay medical Center, and have 
joined the Auxiliary as their way of saying thanks for vital services. 
Each member appreciates the importance of the Center, and knows that it 
takes a network of caring people to provide quality health care. Each 
and every member wants to be a part of that network.
  Mr. Speaker, as we look for champions around the nation, it is most 
fitting that we recognize the members of the Bay Medical Center 
Auxiliary as champions for their community. I urge you and all of our 
colleagues to join me in congratulating President Lucy Horak and Past 
President Linda Grube, along with all of the other most valuable 
members of the Bay Medical Center Auxiliary, on their success, and in 
wishing them many more productive years to come.

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