[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 68 (Friday, May 14, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E859]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO DR. LINDA BRADY

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 13, 2004

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of Dr. Linda Brady in 
recognition of her commitment to the provision of healthcare services 
to the people of Brooklyn.
  Dr. Linda Brady is a physician executive with extensive clinical and 
healthcare management experience. She was appointed President & CEO of 
Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center in 1999, and has been associated with 
the hospital for 19 years. She previously served as the Hospital's 
Medical Director as well as the Director of the Department of Neurology 
& Psychiatry. Dr. Brady was the guiding force behind the development of 
the Geriatric Psychiatry Inpatient Unit, which has received 
considerable praise for the highly professional and compassionate care 
rendered in the treatment of older adults with psychiatric disorders.
  Dr. Brady served as the Associate Medical Director of Psychiatric 
Emergency Services at Kings County Hospital from 1980 to 1993. A cum 
laude graduate of Barnard College, Dr. Brady received her medical 
degree from the New York University School of Medicine and completed 
her psychiatric residency at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 
Bronx Municipal Hospital Center. She is a Board Certified Psychiatrist 
with added qualifications in Geriatric Psychiatry and an Assistant 
Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at SUNY Health 
Sciences Center of Brooklyn. Dr. Brady is a member of the American 
Psychiatric Association, the American College of Physician Executives, 
and the American College of Healthcare Executives.
  Dr. Brady has received numerous awards for community service from 
various elected officials and Community Based Organizations, including 
the Bikur Cholim of Crown Heights, the Caribbean Women's Health 
Association, the Boy Scouts of America and the Caribbean American 
Chamber of Commerce & Industry. She pledges that Kingsbrook Jewish 
Medical Center will continue to forge ties to the culturally diverse 
community in which it is located and will remain a vital part of the 
healthcare delivery system in Brooklyn.
  Mr. Speaker, Dr. Linda Brady has dedicated her life to improving 
mental health services for the residents of Brooklyn. As such, she is 
more than worthy of receiving our recognition today and I urge my 
colleagues to join me in honoring this truly remarkable health 
professional.

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