[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 163 (Wednesday, November 4, 2009)]
[Senate]
[Page S11114]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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          RECOGNIZING SIXTEENTH STREET COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER

 Mr. KOHL. Mr. President, I would like to take this time to 
recognize and congratulate the Sixteenth Street Community Health Center 
on its 40th anniversary.
  Located in the heart of Milwaukee's diverse south side, the Sixteenth 
Street Community Health Center provides high quality health care 
services to low income and non-English speaking residents in its 
surrounding neighborhoods. Providing more than just basic health care, 
the center offers a full range of social services, health education, 
and important mental health services.
  The Sixteenth Street Community Health Center began in 1969 when a 
small group of residents opened the Health Contact Center with the goal 
of providing care to central city residents who may not otherwise have 
access to medical services. Residents throughout the neighborhood came 
together to ensure that the health center had the resources and support 
it needed to thrive.
  Just 10 years after it opened, the health center doubled in size. 
Throughout its history, it has partnered with the city of Milwaukee, 
local hospitals and clinics, and charitable organizations to continue 
its growth and expand the services it provides to patients. Today, the 
Sixteenth Street Community Health Center offers prenatal care, social 
services, environmental health education, HIV treatment and prevention 
education, physical therapy, nutrition and wellness education, and much 
more. In 2006, it opened its second clinic and last year it served more 
than 27,000 patients.
  I have a long and proud history of working with the Sixteenth Street 
Community Health Center. The center, widely recognized as an exemplary 
health organization, is a treasured vital community asset. For 40 
years, the staff of the center has worked diligently to fulfill its 
mission of providing care to as many people as possible regardless of 
income or insurance status. In Milwaukee, the Sixteenth Street 
Community Health Center is synonymous with quality health care, 
community service, and passion for all.
  On behalf of our State and Nation, I applaud the Sixteenth Street 
Community Health Center on 40 years of outstanding service and wish 
them continued success and a strong future.

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