[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 102 (Thursday, July 9, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1697-E1698]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           IN HONOR OF THE THOMAS F. McCAFFERTY HEALTH CENTER

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 9, 2009

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of the Thomas F. 
McCafferty Health Center and in recognition the staff and volunteer's 
commitment to providing quality health care services continues to serve 
the needs of the residents of Cleveland's west side for nearly four 
decades.
  The McCafferty Health Center opened in 1971 and was named for well-
known physician, Dr. Thomas F. McCafferty. The Center continues the 
mission of Dr. McCafferty in tailoring medical services to meet the 
needs of

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those in the surrounding communities who may not otherwise have access 
to quality health care services.
  The McCafferty Center, a bilingual clinic, provides health care in 
the areas of family practice, pulmonary, obstetrics and gynecology, 
pediatrics, and cardiology, as well as social work and nutrition 
services. Within these areas are clinics for women's health, veterans, 
TB testing, testing and counseling for STD and HIV/AIDS and free 
vaccinations for infants, children, and teens.
  The Center serves over 32,000 patients a year, over half of whom are 
Hispanic. Evident in their programs and clinics, the Center has a 
legacy of embracing the community's vibrant diversity, including a 
concerted effort in outreach and service to Cleveland's lesbian, gay, 
bisexual, and transgendered community. Additionally, the Center's 
Community Advocacy Program works to remove legal barriers that may 
exist to improve the health outcomes of their patients.
  Madam Speaker and Colleagues, please join me in honor of the staff 
and volunteers of the Thomas F. McCafferty Health Center, whose 
collective and individual commitment to providing quality health care 
continues to uplift the lives of countless individuals and families 
throughout Cleveland's west side community.

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