[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 61 (Monday, April 28, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E600-E601]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




ON RECOGNITION OF THE OPENING OF SAINT JOSEPH MERCY OAKLAND HOSPITAL'S 
                          SOUTH PATIENT TOWER

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                          HON. GARY C. PETERS

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 28, 2014

  Mr. PETERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise today to 
recognize the opening

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of Saint Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital's South Patient Tower. The South 
Patient Tower is an eight-story, contemporary-styled facility that 
features 208 private, technologically integrated and enhanced patient 
care rooms, which provide ample space for the family and friends who we 
know are vital to the healing process. This patient-centered and 
technologically advanced addition highlights this hospital's dedication 
to administering a high-quality health care experience to members of 
our community.
  Saint Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital is an award-winning facility that 
has provided expert and compassionate care to the citizens of the 
Pontiac area for more than 85 years. In that time the hospital has 
chosen to focus its efforts on quality, patient safety and cost-
efficiency. In doing so it has become nationally recognized for the 
high level of care that it provides and as a leader in Cardiology, 
Critical Care, Women's Health and Orthopedics. The South Patient Tower 
builds on that tradition, and illustrates Saint Joseph Mercy Oakland 
Hospital's longstanding commitment to providing the best care possible 
to the community.
  This South Patient Tower is the culmination of the Saint Joseph Mercy 
Oakland Hospital's ongoing commitment to medical excellence. A major 
feature of the tower is the deployment of the most advanced integrated 
medical technology, which will transform the future of health care. The 
Intelligent Care System technology that this facility will employ 
creates the most technologically advanced health environment in the 
country. In doing so, hospital staff will be empowered to bring a new 
level of responsive, proactive, collaborative and innovative care to 
the patients that they serve.
  Additionally, Saint Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital has chosen to 
invest in efforts to enhance every aspect of a patient's health care 
experience through their Healing Arts program. By recognizing that the 
physical environment is an integral part of the hospital experience, 
Saint Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital has taken efforts to create a 
calming atmosphere and restorative environment for patients through the 
integration of intentional art, architecture and esthetic.
  Mr. Speaker, I am truly proud to celebrate and recognize the opening 
of Saint Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital's South Patient Tower. This 
institution is dedicated to putting patient care at the forefront of 
its mission and efforts, and by choosing to invest in the future of 
health care Saint Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital continues its 
commitment to being an exceptional place to come for healing of body, 
mind and spirit.

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