[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 62 (Tuesday, May 8, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E758]
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               250TH ANNIVERSARY OF PENNSYLVANIA HOSPITAL

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                         HON. ROBERT A. BORSKI

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 8, 2001

  Mr. BORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge the 250th 
anniversary of Pennsylvania Hospital.
  Founded in Philadelphia in 1751 by Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Bond, 
Pennsylvania Hospital was responsible for more than 40 ``firsts'' in 
American Medicine. These include the first medical library, the first 
facility to treat mental illness, and the first hospital to offer free 
medical services to the indigent.
  Pennsylvania Hospital continues to be a leader in health care. The 
talented physicians and staff at Pennsylvania Hospital are on the 
cutting edge of innovation in the areas of orthopedics, 
otorhinolaryngology, and urology, as well as other specialties.
  Pennsylvania Hospital is particularly known for its obstetrics 
program, especially high-risk maternal and fetal services, neonatology, 
neuroscience and behavior health.
  I am very proud to have such a successful and well-respected 
institution within my Congressional District. I congratulate 
Pennsylvania Hospital on its 250th Anniversary and extend my best 
wishes for the future of this fine hospital.

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