[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 96 (Friday, July 21, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                IN HONOR OF ST. JOHN WEST SHORE HOSPITAL

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 20, 2000

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the opening of the 
new Cardiac & Critical Care Pavilion and the Rainbow RapidCare Program 
at St. John West Shore Hospital in Westlake, Ohio.
  The Cardiac & Critical Care Pavilion is a $9 million, two-story 
addition to the hospital's south side that will house all of the 
hospital's cardiac and critical care services. The Pavilion comprises 
not only 40,000 square feet of new space, but also 15,000 square feet 
of renovated existing space and 37 new beds. Providing a facility that 
will enhance convenience and accessibility for both patients and family 
members, the cardiac services will continue to meet the growing needs 
of Western Cuyahoga and Eastern Lorain Counties' residents. Under the 
medical direction of Drs. Dale Levy, MD; Muhammed Zarha, MD; Naim 
Farhat, MD and Timothy Taylor, DO, the Cardiac & Critical Care Pavilion 
will offer high quality service to patients in need of care.
  The Rainbow RapidCare Program is also a facility that is growing to 
meet the needs of local families, and is committed to providing the 
best care possible for children and parents. Rainbow RapidCare is an 
urgent care center for children and adolescents with minor injuries and 
ailments, staffed by a team of physicians and nurses trained in 
Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine. Combining the resources of St. John 
West Shore Hospital and Rainbow Babies' and Children's Hospital, the 
program has been organized under the medical direction of Drs. John 
Bennet, MD and Emory Patrick, MD and under the nursing leadership of 
Katie Dixon, RN.
  I commend all those involved in the establishment of these valuable 
medical facilities, and wish them every success for the future. Fellow 
Congressmen, please join with me in honoring the opening of these new 
and welcome additions to the St. John West Shore Hospital.

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