[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 194 (Friday, December 16, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2292]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  CONGRATULATING SILVER CROSS HOSPITAL

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                          HON. ADAM KINZINGER

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 16, 2011

  Mr. KINZINGER of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to congratulate 
Silver Cross Hospital, which is located in my district, for expanding 
its facilities to New Lenox, IL. In this new facility, the wonderful 
caregivers of Silver Cross will be better able to serve the many 
residents of Will County. Each and every day, healthcare professionals 
across the country provide life saving and sustaining help to those 
most in need. The professionals at Silver Cross exemplify the best 
qualities we have come to expect from our healthcare professionals. 
Their distinguished history provides a tremendous example for others to 
follow.
  I would like to highlight just a couple of their accolades as they 
continue construction of their new state-of-the-art 289-bed hospital. 
First, Silver Cross Hospital has been named a 100 Top Hospital Award 
recipient for seven consecutive years by Thomson Reuters Healthcare, a 
leading provider of information and solutions to improve the quality 
and cost of healthcare. Only four hospitals in the nation have won the 
award for the last seven consecutive years. Secondly, new programs 
including an enhanced partnership with Children's Memorial Hospital, 
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago and University of Chicago Medical 
Center will bring new services to patients and improve the health of 
the community.
  It is a true pleasure to represent Silver Cross Hospital. This new 
facility will allow the Silver Cross family to better fulfill their 
vision, which is ``We, the Silver Cross Family, are committed to our 
culture of excellence, and will deliver an unrivaled healthcare 
experience for our patients, their families and the community.''

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