[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 81 (Tuesday, June 2, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1282]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING HEALTHSOUTH REHABILITATION HOSPITALS OF NEW JERSEY TINTON 
                          FALLS AND TOMS RIVER

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 2, 2009

  Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the accomplishments 
of HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospitals of New Jersey Tinton Falls and 
Toms River. Throughout the years, employees within these hospitals have 
worked to rehabilitate those who are fighting heart disease and stroke. 
On May 30, 2009, their accomplishments earned them the American Heart 
Association Have A Heart Ball Community Leadership Award, presented by 
the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.
  At the annual Have A Heart Ball, the Community Leadership Award is 
given in recognition of outstanding and consistent dedication to the 
well-being of Ocean and Monmouth County Communities. The American Heart 
Association is in need of allies in its attempt to combat 
cardiovascular disease and stroke, and I can safely say that it has 
found two in the HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospitals of New Jersey 
Tinton Falls and Toms River.
  The services of these two hospitals have been invaluable to their 
local communities. Serving 4,000 inpatients and 28,000 outpatients 
annually, the hospitals of Tinton Falls and Toms River are committed in 
their care for the community. This commitment begins at the top with 
Linda A. Savino, Chief Executive Officer of the Tinton Falls hospital, 
and Patty Ostaszewski, Chief Executive Officer of the Toms River 
hospital. Their devotion to this honorable cause shows that they are 
truly deserving of this award.
  The areas of Tinton Falls and Toms River are undoubtedly better off 
with the presence of these hospitals. HealthSouth has become part of 
these communities through charitable support, community education 
programs, and support on local and state-wide initiatives. Moreover, 
HealthSouth has contributed to various initiatives such as the 
Shoreline Start! NJ Heart Walk, Go Red For Women movement, and the Have 
a Heart Ball. I am sure that this commitment will continue as time goes 
on.
  Madam Speaker, I sincerely hope that my colleagues will join me in 
congratulating HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospitals of New Jersey 
Tinton Falls and Toms River on this achievement and thanking their 
employees for their service to the community. Their accomplishments 
will continue to benefit and inspire my constituents and future 
generations.

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