[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 80 (Thursday, May 31, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E931]
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                 HONORING THE AROOSTOOK MEDICAL CENTER

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                        HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD

                                of maine

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 31, 2012

  Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize The Aroostook 
Medical Center in advance of its 100th anniversary. The City of Presque 
Isle has proclaimed June 9th TAMC Day to commend the medical center's 
outstanding work on behalf of the community.
  The Aroostook Medical Center began as the Presque Isle General 
Hospital in 1912. Established to meet the healthcare needs of the 
growing Northern Maine community, the hospital has since expanded to 
include top services and facilities in many Aroostook communities 
including Presque Isle, Mars Hill, Fort Fairfield, Caribou, and 
Ashland. TAMC is one of the area's largest economic drivers, employing 
over 1000 staff members and 60 physicians. The hospital is also a 
member of the Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems allowing TAMC to connect 
its patients with specialty physicians and advanced services.
  Providing access to quality health care in rural areas like Maine can 
be a challenge for many health providers, yet TAMC continues to thrive 
in Aroostook County. The hospital was recognized nationally last year 
for the positive feedback it received from patient satisfaction 
surveys. After receiving the award, TAMC went back to work on finding 
new ways to improve patient comfort.
  On June 9, 2012, the State of Maine will express its thanks to TAMC 
for its many years of tremendous service. I am pleased to share in the 
celebration of TAMC Day and the 100th anniversary of the hospital's 
establishment.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratulating The Aroostook Medical 
Center on its outstanding service to the people of Maine.

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