[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 114 (Friday, July 30, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1521]
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HONORING THE WORK OF THE NORTHWEST PHYSICIANS NETWORK FOR RECEIVING THE 
        PIERCE COUNTY HEALTH CARE CHAMPIONS 2010 BUSINESS AWARD

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                            HON. ADAM SMITH

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 30, 2010

  Mr. SMITH of Washington. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
Northwest Physicians Network for receiving the Health Care Champions 
2010 Business Award for providing excellent health care and treatment 
for patients.
  In 1995, a group of physicians came together under the common goal of 
providing better and more coordinated health care for their community. 
With this goal in mind, they created the Northwest Physicians Network. 
Since its founding, the network has since grown to include over 500 
independent physicians and numerous practices rooted in communities 
throughout the Pacific Northwest. The network strives to offer the best 
health care possible, starting with building lasting physician-patient 
relationships.
  On May 25, 2010, the Health Care Champions program, a partnership 
between the Business Examiner and the Pierce County Medical Society, 
presented the Northwest Physicians Network with the 2010 Business 
Award. The Health Care Champions recognize the Northwest Physicians 
Network's Fit Futures Employee Wellness Program and the organization's 
dedication, exceptional service, and professionalism in medical 
practice. The award was presented at the Pierce County Health Care 
Champions annual awards ceremony held at the Tacoma Museum of Glass in 
downtown Tacoma, Washington.
  Madam Speaker, I congratulate the Northwest Physicians Network on 
receiving the Pierce County Health Care Champions 2010 Business Award 
and the outstanding work of the entire Northwest Physicians Network 
staff.

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