[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 71 (Monday, May 11, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1111]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING THE HILL HEALTH CENTER ON THEIR 40TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 11, 2009

  Ms. DeLauro. Madam Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise 
today to join all of those gathered in celebration of the 40th 
Anniversary of the Hill Health Center--a private, non-profit community 
health center--the first of its kind in the State of Connecticut--which 
provides some of our most vulnerable citizens with the medical, dental, 
and behavioral health services. This is a very special milestone for 
this outstanding institution.
  Too often, those children, families, and individuals most in need do 
not have access to critical healthcare programs and services. Now 
operating in eighteen locations and serving eight cities and towns, the 
Hill Health Center has become an irreplaceable asset to our community. 
Affiliated with both Yale-New Haven Hospital and the Hospital of Saint 
Raphael, the Center's staff includes internists, pediatricians, OB/
GYNs, psychiatrists, psychologists, nurse practitioners, physician 
assistants, nurse midwives, registered nurses, LPNs, certified medical 
technologists, certified phlebotomists, social workers, nutritionists, 
registered dieticians, dentists and dental hygienists. The Center also 
operates six school-based health and dental centers. The Hill Health 
Center provides comprehensive, affordable care to hundreds of children 
and families--helping to ensure that every resident, regardless of age, 
income, or insurance coverage, has access to quality health care.
  As we gather to celebrate this remarkable milestone, we also take a 
moment to reflect on the history of the Center and pay tribute to a man 
who was the driving force behind its success for more than thirty 
years; my dear friend and one of New Haven's most respected community 
leaders, the late Cornell Scott. His tireless efforts literally changed 
the face of healthcare in our community and across the nation. I had 
the privilege of working with Scotty over the years and I was in 
constant awe of his endless energy. Though he is no longer with us, 
Scotty continues to be an inspiration to so many and his vision, 
through the good work at the Hill Health Center--continues to make a 
real difference in the lives of others.
  The Hill Health Center has and continues to be an invaluable resource 
to our community. Providing programs ranging from outreach to the 
homeless to Birth-to-Three services for developmentally disabled 
children and from school-based health centers to a child and family 
guidance clinic, the Center's many services significantly increase the 
quality of life for countless individuals and families. As the first of 
its kind in Connecticut and one of the first in the country, the Hill 
Health Center has provided a model for care that has been successfully 
replicated and built upon across Connecticut and the nation.
  The Center and its remarkable staff have made all the difference in 
our community and I have no doubt that they will continue in their good 
work for many years to come. I could not be more proud to rise today to 
extend my sincere congratulations to the Hill Health Center and all of 
its staff and supporters--both past and present--as they celebrate 
their 40th Anniversary.

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