[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 89 (Tuesday, June 5, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1189]
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                      HONORING DR. SPENCER FOREMAN

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                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 5, 2007

  Mr. ENGEL. Madam Speaker, for more than two decades Dr. Spencer 
Foreman's leadership has made Montefiore Medical Center (MMC) one of 
the most forward thinking and academic medical centers in the country. 
He is a national health leader, and a respected expert in hospital 
administration and medicine. Dr. Foreman is a member of the National 
Academy of Science's Institute of Medicine, a former chairman of the 
Association of American Medical Colleges and a past trustee of the 
American Hospital Association. Annually, MMC treats more than 60,000 
new patients, has more than 400,000 home visits, and 1.8 million 
outpatient visits. That, plus an annual budget of more than $1.9 
billion, makes it one the largest academic medical centers in the 
country.
  For more than a century, MMC has had a long and distinguished history 
of meeting the healthcare needs of New Yorkers and patients from around 
the world.
  MMC is one of the most innovative medical centers in the country with 
a staff of brilliant doctors, nurses and associates on all levels 
dedicated to giving every patient the highest quality care and service.
  This did not happen by accident. The leadership of Dr. Foreman for 
over two decades led MMC to the top of its class.
  I have always been proud to tell people that Montefiore Medical 
Center is in my Congressional district. It is a mainstay of health care 
in the Bronx which is famous throughout the world.
  But more than that, I have always been delighted to say that Dr. 
Foreman has been my friend. Dr. Foreman took charge at Montefiore about 
the same time I came to Congress. For over 18 years we have worked 
together to better the healthcare system. I count him among my trusted 
advisors on the state of healthcare in our Nation.
  What he has accomplished will continue for generations. He has 
created a model of health care efficiency to which it can truly be said 
that thousands owe their lives and well-being. I am proud of the work 
of Montefiore Medical Center. I am proud of the accomplishments of Dr. 
Foreman but even more so I am proud of my friend Spike.

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