[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 40 (Friday, April 12, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E513-E514]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL-CANTON

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                             HON. BOB BARR

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 11, 2002

  Mr. BARR of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, on July 6, 1962, Northside 
Hospital-Canton opened its doors to the surrounding community. From the 
very beginning, the hospital has strived to be an institution dedicated 
to the health and wellness of those that it serves. The hospital opened 
with only 250 beds, a 24-hour emergency department, and 80 physicians. 
As Cherokee County began to flourish and grow, the hospital did as 
well. Now, with more than 1,470 physicians serving over 300,000 
patients annually, the hospital has proven itself to be a top quality 
facility that is clearly able to cope with the demands of a vibrant and 
growing part of one of the major metropolitan areas in the Southeastern 
United States. As the hospital reaches a milestone of 40 years of 
service, it is easy to see the vital role it plays in the community.
  Much of the hospital's success can be attributed to its outstanding 
staff and its top-notch doctors; and employees stay with the hospital 
for a long time. One nurse, Ginnie Poor, has worked at the hospital for 
over 37 years. She is an example of the dedication and commitment the 
workers have made in order to guarantee health care of the highest 
quality.
  Currently the hospital is expanding its emergency, radiology, and 
women's services, as well as offering more specialized services.

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Under the leadership of CEO Doug Parker, the hospital expects to 
continue to grow with the increasing demands of the county. As the 
hospital continues its innovative and compassionate approach to the 
care of the patients, it dedicates itself to maintaining a leadership 
position in the health industry; not only in the quality provided, but 
also in the manner in which it educates, informs, and contributes to 
the community.

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