[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 170 (Monday, November 5, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2323]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




IN RECOGNITION OF CHARITY A. KANKAM, M.D., UPON HER INDUCTION INTO THE 
          SAINT VINCENT CHARITY HOSPITAL'S SAINT LUKE SOCIETY

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, November 5, 2007

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Charity 
A. Kankam, M.D., upon her induction into St. Vincent Charity Hospital's 
St. Luke Society, an honor that reflects not only her superior clinical 
skills, but most significantly, highlights her daily outreach, care and 
compassion for the most vulnerable citizens of our community.
  Dr. Kankam has been an integral member of the St. Vincent staff for 
the past seventeen years. She was awarded a medical degree from the 
University of Toronto, where she completed her residency and fellowship 
training as well. Dr. Kankam specializes in nephrology and has served 
as the Director of Nephrology since 1994. She also dedicates her time 
as a teacher to medical residents and staff. Dr. Kankam's limitless 
compassion and her dedication to improving the well-being of others 
reaches from the St. Vincent community to her birthplace, Ghana. When 
Dr. Kankam learned that Ghana lacked a desperately needed dialysis 
center, she became the leading organizer in raising funds to build one. 
Last year, due to Dr. Kankam's determination and focus, a dialysis 
center was established in Ghana--one of only two in the country.
  Madam Speaker and Colleagues, please join me in honor and recognition 
of Dr. Charity A. Kankam, upon her induction into the Saint Luke 
Society. Dr. Kankam's expertise in the area of nephrology is outshone 
only by her compassion and kindness, raising the spirits and lives of 
every patient into the realm of healing, strength and hope.

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