[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 93 (Tuesday, June 19, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1077-E1078]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   A TRIBUTE TO DR. STEVEN LADENHEIM

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                          HON. ROBERT A. BRADY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 19, 2012

  Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dr. 
Steven Ladenheim. For the past 34 years, Dr. Ladenheim has served the 
city of Philadelphia with his extensive knowledge of otolaryngology.
  A graduate of the Medical College of Pennsylvania, now known as 
Drexel University College of Medicine, he has won multiple awards

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in his field. He is an accomplished surgeon, a clinical assistant 
professor at the University of Pennsylvania, and an entrepreneur with a 
highly successful private practice. Dr. Ladenheim recently retired as 
medical director for Blue Cross, and spent 20 years in practice at 
Presbyterian Hospital, as well as Nazareth Hospital and Hahnemann 
Hospital.
  Dr. Ladenheim succeeded through hard work and sacrifice. In order to 
become a doctor he served in the military during the Vietnam War to pay 
his way through medical school. Throughout his career, he has created 
programs of outreach to the underserved community of Philadelphia, 
donating medical services and medicine to families and children who are 
denied access to health care. Taking the Hippocratic Oath to heart, Dr. 
Ladenheim is renowned for treating patients regardless of ability to 
pay, and to help those in need without any thought to his own benefit.
  In addition to all of his accomplishments in the field of medicine, 
he has maintained a strong family life with his wife and three 
daughters, as well as a notable presence within the community.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my other distinguished colleagues 
join me in recognizing Dr. Steven Ladenheim for his contributions to 
the city of Philadelphia and to the medical community.

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