[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 62 (Monday, April 27, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E988]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     RECOGNIZING LAWRENCE HOSPITAL CENTER FOR 100 YEARS OF SERVICE

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                           HON. NITA M. LOWEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 27, 2009

  Mrs. LOWEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the 100 
years of quality health care provided by Lawrence Hospital Center in 
Bronxville, New York.
  Lawrence Hospital Center first opened its doors in 1909 to care for 
residents of Southern Westchester County and beyond, and it continues 
providing high-quality health care today. It was founded by William Van 
Duzer Lawrence, who recognized the need for high-quality and timely 
care for residents of New York City suburbs after his son, Dudley, 
nearly died en route to a hospital in New York City.
  In its first year of operation, Lawrence had thirty beds and treated 
a total of 278 patients. Today, Lawrence Hospital Center has grown into 
a 291 bed acute-care facility that treats thousands of patients 
annually.
  Lawrence has a strong history of leadership in health care and local 
medical excellence. In 2006 Lawrence became a leader in stroke care 
when the hospital became a designated New York State Stroke Center. 
Lawrence's Cancer Care program has also been accredited by the American 
College of Surgeons with Commendation.
  Employing more than 400 physicians, Lawrence Hospital Center provides 
expertise in virtually every area of medical specialty. It is 
recognized for its professional excellence in bariatric surgery, 
cardiology, obstetrics, orthopedics, and oncology.
  Committed to health care excellence, Lawrence Hospital Center has 
recently expanded and renovated its facilities in order to continue 
serving the growing population of Westchester County and surrounding 
areas. Recently, the hospital opened a state-of-the-art maternity 
center, expanded and improved its emergency department, and finalized 
plans for a future sleep center.
  I am proud to recognize and thank Lawrence Hospital Center for 
providing 100 years of outstanding health care to residents of the New 
York Metropolitan Area, and I look forward to working with Lawrence 
Hospital Center to strengthen the health care system in the lower 
Hudson Valley.

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