[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 27 (Tuesday, March 12, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S1777]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      CHILDREN AND HEALTHCARE WEEK

  Mr. HOLLINGS. Madam President, each day many of our Nation's children 
face illnesses that require a doctor's office or hospital visit. This 
can be a frightening experience, and underscores the need to provide 
quality pediatric health services, while easing the stress children and 
their families feel. The week of March 18th in Greenville, SC, The 
Greenville Hospital System Children's Hospital is celebrating Children 
and Healthcare Week with a number of valuable activities for health 
care professionals, parents, and community partners.
  The activities are aimed at increasing public, parental, and 
professional knowledge of the improvements that can be made in 
pediatric health care. In particular, it stresses new ways to meet the 
emotional and developmental needs of children in health care settings. 
Among the scheduled events are: continuing education classes for 
medical residents and support staff, an awards ceremony to honor local 
individuals who have dedicated their lives to pediatric care, a special 
tribute service to honor children, and a family event for employees. 
Lack of quality health care should never be an impediment to the long-
term success of our nation's children, and I commend Greenville's 
dedication to Children and Healthcare Week.

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