[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 58 (Thursday, May 5, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E905]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING HENRY FORD HEALTH SYSTEM ON WINNING THE 2004 FOSTER G. McGAW 
               PRIZE FOR EXCELLENCE IN COMMUNITY SERVICE

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                       HON. CAROLYN C. KILPATRICK

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 5, 2005

  Ms. KILPATRICK of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
Henry Ford Health System in Detroit for winning the 2004 Foster G. 
McGaw Prize for Excellence in Community Service--one of the health care 
field's most prestigious awards. Henry Ford was awarded this award May 
2, 2005 at the American Hospital Association's Annual conference.
  The Foster G. McGaw prize recognizes health care organizations that 
demonstrate commitment to community service through a variety of 
programs. These programs must exhibit a continuous dedication to making 
communities healthier. Each year, the $100,000 award is given to an 
organization committed to providing its community with innovative 
programs and services that promote the health and well being of the 
community. The American Hospital Association, the Baxter International 
Foundation and the Cardinal Health Foundation sponsored the award.
  Henry Ford Health System's outstanding community programs are 
improving the health and quality of life of the people they serve, 
primarily Southeast Michigan's minority and disadvantaged residents.
  Henry Ford Health System was recognized for its involvement in: The 
School-Based Health Initiative, which takes primary and preventive care 
to Detroit classrooms where it may be the only health care a child 
receives. The Henry Ford sites handle nearly 20,000 student visits each 
year.
  AIM-HI--African American Initiative for Male Health Improvement, a 
program within the Institute on Multicultural Health at Henry Ford, 
that provides mobile health screenings and onsite health education for 
diabetes, hypertension, and strokes. SandCastles, a division of the 
Hospices of Henry Ford Health System, which offers grief support for 
children and families who have lost a loved one. In 2004, this program 
served 378 children and 274 adults from 228 families. City Year 
Detroit, a program that is supported financially and housed by Henry 
Ford Health System. In this program, outstanding young adults make a 
10-month, full-time volunteer service commitment to help youth in 
Detroit's lowest-income neighborhoods.
  Automobile pioneer Henry Ford founded the hospital in 1915 to improve 
the health of metro Detroit residents. Since that time, the health 
system has been devoted to patient safety, clinical excellence and 
superior service. The health system partners with dozens of local 
agencies and organizations to serve more than one million residents in 
southeast Michigan.
  Again, Mr. Speaker I want to commend the Henry Ford Health System and 
its President and Chief Executive Officer, Nancy Schlichting for a job 
well done. What an honor for the Henry Ford Health System and the city 
of Detroit. Their commitment to quality health care and the community 
is to be applauded.

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