[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 28 (Wednesday, February 14, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E347]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     SACRED HEART MEDICAL CENTER DELIVERS HIGH QUALITY HEALTH CARE

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                      HON. CATHY McMORRIS RODGERS

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 14, 2007

  Mrs. McMORRIS RODGERS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
Sacred Heart Medical Center for being rated as a top performer in the 
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Premier Hospital Quality 
Incentive project.
  Sacred Heart Medical Center has been providing quality health care to 
the people of Eastern Washington for more than 120 years. Their mission 
to provide a community of healing, collaborate with caregivers, and 
uphold a commitment to excellence guides the kind of care they provide 
every day.
  As a top performer, Sacred Heart Medical Center was evaluated on 
their performance and outcome measures in five clinical areas--acute 
myocardial infarction (heart attack), heart failure, coronary artery 
bypass graft (CABO), pneumonia, and hip and knee replacement.
  Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend Sacred Heart Medical Center 
for setting the standard for clinical excellence, and for providing 
excellent health care to the Eastern Washington community. I invite my 
colleagues to join me in congratulating the doctors and employees of 
Sacred Heart Medical Center on this great achievement.

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