[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 127 (Friday, August 3, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1710]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING UNITED MEDICAL CENTERS

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                         HON. CIRO D. RODRIGUEZ

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, August 2, 2007

  Mr. RODRIGUEZ. Madam Speaker, on the occasion of Health Center Week I 
wish to recognize United Medical Centers. United Medical Centers serve 
Kinney, Maverick and Val Verde Counties, three rural communities where 
access to healthcare is often limited. United Medical Centers, along 
with other community health centers in Texas, provide much needed 
healthcare to uninsured and medically underserved populations. In rural 
communities, community health centers are often the only medical 
facility within miles, and the health professionals there serve as the 
family doctors for everyone in the community. Health centers like this 
one expand access to quality care for all people and contain healthcare 
costs by promoting preventative healthcare and primary care services. 
Health centers are essential to our nation's healthcare system, 
providing high standards of care, reducing unmet needs in underserved 
communities and encouraging preventative care through outreach 
activities. Health centers guarantee access for all individuals, 
helping to eliminate health disparities and achieve healthcare for all. 
Again, I recognize United Medical Centers for its important 
contributions to healthcare and for improving the health and quality of 
life of the people of the 23d Congressional District of Texas.

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