[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 5 (Tuesday, January 25, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E64]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM BEAUMONT HOSPITAL

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                          HON. JOE KNOLLENBERG

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 25, 2005

  Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize one of the 
finest institutions in my Congressional District, William Beaumont 
Hospital, which today celebrates its 50th Anniversary.
  Responding to a need for hospital services in southern Oakland 
County, William Beaumont Hospital first opened its doors in Royal Oak, 
Michigan on January 24, 1955 with 238 beds. In 1977, Beaumont opened a 
second hospital in Troy, Michigan. Today, Beaumont Hospital is a 1,061-
bed tertiary care, teaching, research and referral center, representing 
91 medical and surgical specialties, with a staff of more than 2,400 
physicians.
  The importance and value of Beaumont Hospital to Oakland County is 
clear. In 2003, Beaumont was ranked first in the State of Michigan for 
inpatient hospital admissions, births and emergency room visits. In 
2002, the hospital was ranked first in the United States for outpatient 
surgeries, and second in the United States for total surgeries. 
Beaumont has also established itself as a major teaching facility, with 
290 resident physicians in 17 accredited residency programs, 40 fellows 
in 13 fellowship programs and affiliations with major universities.
  Beaumont has made tremendous contributions to Oakland County as the 
county's third largest employer. In 2001, the hospital was ranked by 
Crain's Detroit Business as one of the best places to work.
  Technological advances over the past 50 years have brought many 
changes to the healthcare profession and to hospital services, and the 
staff of William Beaumont Hospital has remained true to its mission of 
providing efficient, effective, and compassionate patient care. It has 
maintained services that have earned it a reputation as one of the 
nation's top hospitals.
  In 50 years, Beaumont Hospital has grown into a thriving hospital 
that is nationally recognized for providing outstanding healthcare 
services. Beaumont Hospital has been an important resource for Oakland 
County and an exemplary institution during its years of service and 
dedication to our community. I am proud to have this top rate facility 
in my Congressional District.
  This is a significant milestone for William Beaumont Hospital and I 
want to commend it for its service and dedication to the residents of 
Oakland County. I look forward to working together with Beaumont 
Hospital to build upon its achievements to make the hospital even 
stronger for the future.

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