[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 149 (Thursday, September 18, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1844]
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                   HONORING MOSES-LUDINGTON HOSPITAL

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                       HON. KIRSTEN E. GILLIBRAND

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 18, 2008

  Mrs. GILLIBRAND. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the 100th 
anniversary of Moses-Ludington Hospital in Ticonderoga, New York. The 
hospital was founded in 1908 by Horace Moses, a businessman and 
Ticonderoga native, to provide medical care to the people of 
Ticonderoga and its surrounding area. The hospital began with 15 beds 
and has since grown to encompass a 24 hour emergency room, outpatient 
surgery, radiology, and dental services. It has the distinction of 
being the most remote Critical Access Hospital in New York State, 
providing valuable life-saving treatment to many of my rural 
constituents in Essex, Warren, and Hamilton Counties.
  Although it remains a small rural hospital, Moses-Ludington Hospital 
employs 300 upstate New Yorkers and houses specialists in Cardiology, 
Dermatology, EMG testing, Hematology, Neurology, Oncology, Orthopedic 
Surgery, Orthopedics, Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery, Podiatry, Sleep 
Apnea, and Sports Medicine. In addition, Moses-Ludington provides long-
term and temporary rehabilitative care through Heritage Commons 
Residential Healthcare, housing for seniors and persons with 
disabilities who qualify for Federal housing assistance through Lord 
Howe Estates, and adult care through the Moses-Ludington Adult Care 
facility.
  In conclusion, Madam Speaker, I offer my congratulations on behalf of 
the people of New York's 20th Congressional District to the entire 
Moses-Ludington community on this milestone. I wish them continued 
success as they work to provide high quality healthcare to the rural 
communities of upstate New York.

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