[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 124 (Thursday, September 19, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1341]
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IN RECOGNITION OF THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF KAISER PERMANENTE'S SOUTHERN 
                  CALIFORNIA PHYSICIANS MEDICAL GROUP

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                            HON. JUAN VARGAS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 19, 2013

  Mr. VARGAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Kaiser Permanente's 
Southern California Physicians Medical Group (SCPMG) on their 60th 
Anniversary. As a leading provider of health care services for more 
than 500,000 San Diegans this is truly an historic occasion for their 
organization. Since its modest beginnings in 1953, SCPMG has grown to 
become the nation's second largest private multi-specialty group 
practice. In 1967, Kaiser Permanente introduced the ``integrated'' 
model of healthcare to San Diego with the opening of its first hospital 
and medical center.
  With over 1,100 SCPMG physicians in the San Diego service area, they 
provide care at two medical centers and 24 outpatient offices and 
annually see more than 2.9 million patients. They have established San 
Diego Medical Center as a premier destination for the treatment of 
strokes as well as having been certified a ``baby-friendly'' hospital. 
SCPMG sites also serve as academic institutions where SCPMG physicians 
help mentor Kaiser Foundation graduate medical residents and fellows.
  SCPMG is helping to shape the future of health care in our nation 
through the use of advanced technology and the creation of innovative 
solutions that will have a lasting impact. I would like to commend 
SCPMG on their 60th Anniversary and thank them for their contributions 
to the community.

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