[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 28 (Monday, February 28, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E323]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


  IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF THE PARMA HOSPITAL ACUTE REHABILITATION 
                                 CENTER

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 28, 2011

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and recognition of 
the Parma Hospital Acute Rehabilitation Center, a multifaceted medical 
center that provides the people of Northeast Ohio with comprehensive 
physical and cognitive rehabilitation of excellent quality.
  The staff at Parma Hospital Acute Rehabilitation Center consists of 
nurses, social workers, dietitians, pharmacists, psychologists/
neuropsychologists and physical, occupational and speech therapists. 
These professionals work together to create individualized treatment 
plans for each patient they treat. The Center is accredited by the 
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation (CARF) and consistently 
exceeds national averages with outstanding outcomes for patients 
undergoing joint replacement, total knee replacement and hip fracture 
repair. The Center has also been recognized for its exceptional work 
with stroke patients.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, the Parma Hospital Acute Rehabilitation 
Center is an invaluable resource for patients in Northeast Ohio. Its 
individualized approach, cooperation with patients' families, and 
dedication to returning all patients to independent living at the 
highest possible level of functioning make the Center an excellent 
source of quality health care for the people of its community.

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