[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 43 (Thursday, March 17, 2016)]
[Senate]
[Pages S1588-S1589]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         RECOGNIZING SANFORD CENTER GERIATRIC SPECIALTY CLINIC

 Mr. HELLER. Mr. President, today I wish to recognize the 
opening of the Sanford Center Geriatric Specialty Clinic, the first of 
its kind in the Silver State. This facility's innovative and unique 
health care offerings will contribute greatly to Nevadans' quality of 
life and help improve the quality of medical care offered to seniors 
across northern Nevada.
  The geriatric specialty clinic offers screenings and assessments on 
the University of Nevada, Reno campus inside the Center for Molecular 
Medicine. The facility provides geriatric assessment and care 
management to our elderly population, addressing a wide range of 
medical concerns, including arthritis, dementia, depression, high blood 
pressure, frailty, and more. The clinic takes on a comprehensive 
approach, allowing social workers, primary care physicians, nurses, and 
psychologists

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to collaborate in order to make a comprehensive patient assessment. 
Effective communication within the facility connects both the physical 
and mental health of patients, creating a better understanding of the 
patient's needs. The facility also supports patients with multiple 
chronic conditions, coordinating home and clinical services. In 
addition, the Sanford Center for Aging is spearheading the start of a 
telemedicine program to support our rural communities. Those leading 
the way at this center stand as role models to our local community, 
demonstrating a genuine concern in improving the health and well-being 
of Nevadans. The State of Nevada is fortunate to have a facility like 
this available to our growing senior population.
  The Silver State has one of the fastest growing elderly populations 
in the country, which is why I am pleased to see the clinic is 
dedicated to caring for Nevada's seniors throughout the aging process. 
As a member of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, I am committed to 
ensuring the needs of this community are met. The opening of the 
Sanford Center Geriatric Specialty Clinic is another step in providing 
Nevada's seniors with the support they need and deserve. The 
groundbreaking care that this facility will provide is invaluable to 
northern Nevada.
  Those serving at this clinic have gone above and beyond to address 
the needs of our senior community. Today I ask my colleagues to join me 
in celebrating the opening of the Sanford Center Geriatric Specialty 
Clinic.

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