[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 61 (Friday, May 3, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E588]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF SACRED HEART HOSPITAL

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                          HON. CHARLES W. DENT

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 3, 2013

  Mr. DENT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the dedicated staff of 
Sacred Heart Hospital as they continue to celebrate Sacred Heart's 
100th year of providing dedicated service to the community.
  Sacred Heart Hospital started in 1912 in response to a diphtheria 
outbreak when the Missionary Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart arrived 
in Allentown to render nursing service to the diphtheria patients of 
the Sacred Heart Parish. Since that time, Sacred Heart has answered 
each and every call from the community.
  When Sacred Heart Hospital made a commitment to the Allentown 
community over 100 years ago, the hospital was a draw to the city and, 
as a result, a neighborhood took shape. Sacred Heart's response to this 
neighborhood and beyond has always been simple--they are there to 
serve. Sacred Heart is personal, different and it is a unique place to 
heal as a patient. The hospital is also a special, caring place to work 
each day, with staff and employees who truly believe in the mission of 
providing nurturing care. Catholic beliefs inspire the Sacred Heart's 
philosophy of patient care by creating balanced and compassionate paths 
to well-being. Sacred Heart is focused on providing all persons the 
personalized approach to medical care they deserve.
  Sacred Heart holds the firm belief that it is their responsibility to 
care for those in need, to promote and to defend the human dignity of 
each patient, and to create an environment that promotes healing and 
compassion. These values, and a tradition of commitment to the 
community, are used to guide the team of nearly 1,300 physicians and 
medical support staff every day.
  Sacred Heart was established as an institution that was truly focused 
on the patient and that focus will never change. On a personal note, I 
was born at Sacred Heart Hospital and so were my three children.
  Mr. Speaker, I hope Sacred Heart remains a vital part of our 
community far into the future. I offer my heartfelt congratulations and 
thanks to the people that make Sacred Heart such a great asset to our 
community and I wish them continued success and growth.

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