[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 79 (Tuesday, May 15, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E642]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         TRI-COUNTY HEALTH NETWORK & FAMILIES PLUS HRSA AWARDS

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                          HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 15, 2018

  Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to thank the Tri-County Health 
Network of Telluride, Colorado and Families Plus of Delta, Colorado for 
providing exceptional health care to those living in the Third 
District's rural communities. As a result of their hard work, the 
Health Resources and Services Administration recently named Tri-County 
Health Network as a Champion of Information Dissemination and Families 
Plus as a Champion of Innovation in Health Care Delivery.
  Both awardees were recognized for going above and beyond in providing 
their communities with access to excellent health care as well as 
developing innovative strategies and implementing evidence-based 
practice models that help to improve the quality of health care. They 
were also noticed for their exceptional job in expanding their work 
outside their individual organizations through mentoring, coaching, and 
partnerships.
  One of the greatest challenges families in rural Colorado face is a 
lack of access to health care providers and services. Both Tri-County 
Health Network and Families Plus have gone above and beyond to fill 
this void and I am happy to see Tri-County Health Network and Families 
Plus recognized for their efforts.
  Mr. Speaker, Tri-County Health Network and Families Plus exemplary 
performance in the field of healthcare is incredibly valuable to the 
communities in our state. We are thankful for their continued efforts 
to improve the lives of those living in the Third Congressional 
District and I stand with all Coloradans in thanking them for their 
work and service.

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