[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 66 (Wednesday, May 12, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E836-E837]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING THE CENTER FOR COUNSELING AT GARDEN CITY HOSPITAL

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                       HON. THADDEUS G. McCOTTER

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 12, 2004

  Mr. McCOTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the Garden 
City Hospital's Center for Counseling upon the center's 30th 
anniversary.
  In 1974, the vision of former Garden City Hospital President and CEO 
Allan Breakie led to the development of counseling services which 
responded to an identified community need and also served as a resource 
for the medical staff of the hospital. Initially, the focus was on 
providing treatment for the chemically dependent patient in an 
inpatient setting.
  Under the leadership of Dr. Phil O'Dwyer, the Center expanded into 
the treatment of eating disorders and a broader range of mental health 
issues. The Center received national attention when its Patient-
Treatment matching system was described as a ``model for the nation'' 
in the 1990 Institute of Medicine (IOM) Report to Congress.
  In recent years, services for children and adolescents were added, in 
response to the growing national concern with teen problems. In 2002, 
the Michigan Health and Hospital Association awarded the Center for 
Counseling its prestigious Patric Ludwig award for innovative community 
programming for adolescents.
  Today, the Center has an experienced staff which includes a Board 
Certified psychiatrist, doctoral and masters level psychologists, 
clinical social workers and professional counselors.
  Over the past 30 years, more than 8,000 patients and their families 
have benefited from the treatment services of the Center for 
Counseling. Countless numbers have benefited from the prevention and 
education efforts undertaken through seminars, public presentations, 
and TV and radio appearances.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of Congress, the 8,000 patients, and family 
members, I would like to thank the Center for Counseling at the

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Garden City Hospital for their 30 years of service to the community.

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