[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 4 (Tuesday, January 9, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E53]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING THE HEART HOSPITAL OF NEW MEXICO

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                          HON. HEATHER WILSON

                             of new mexico

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, January 9, 2007

  Mrs. WILSON of New Mexico. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
remarkable organization from the State of New Mexico. The Heart 
Hospital of New Mexico was established in 1999, through a joint effort 
between the state's leading cardiology and cardiovascular surgery 
groups, as an entire medical facility dedicated to fighting heart 
disease. Located near downtown Albuquerque, it is the state's first 
free-standing heart facility, dedicated to providing the most advanced, 
patient-centered, family-centered care for the region.
  Recently, Quantum Research and the New Mexico Business Weekly 
sponsored a comprehensive employee survey to identify the ``best places 
to work'' in New Mexico. With 211 hardworking employees, the Heart 
Hospital was ranked first amongst New Mexico's largest employers. The 
award acknowledges a company's achievements in creating a positive work 
environment that not only attracts employees, but also retains them.
  Heart Hospital employees cited flexible work schedules, employee-
driven work standards and commitment to superior patient care as 
critical to their job satisfaction. The Heart Hospital also offers 
reimbursements for licensures, certifications and tuition; 
reimbursement for nursing education for household members of employees; 
full vestment for the company portion of 401(k) upon enrollment and 
employee appreciation lunches and other recognition.
  Madam Speaker, no matter how you measure it, the Heart Hospital of 
New Mexico sets a standard of excellence. The hospital fills a crucial 
need in central New Mexico's community, and I am honored to recognize 
such an outstanding healthcare provider and its outstanding team of 
dedicated employees here today.

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