[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 183 (Tuesday, November 20, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1543]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING OMNI FAMILY HEALTH, INC.

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                         HON. DAVID G. VALADAO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 20, 2018

  Mr. VALADAO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Omni Family 
Health, Inc. for forty years of service throughout California's Central 
Valley.
  Omni Family Health, Inc. was established in 1978 as a health center 
in the town of Buttonwillow, an unincorporated farming community in 
California's San Joaquin Valley. Responding to a profound shortage of 
medical care in the area, community members founded Buttonwillow Health 
Center. Before long, Buttonwillow Health Center was invited to expand 
to neighboring towns and eventually became Omni Family Health.
  The San Joaquin Valley is an extremely rural region with a large 
population of underserved communities. Due to high unemployment and 
large populations of migrant workers, medical care can be difficult for 
many to attain. Omni Family Health, Inc. directly responds to these 
needs, providing medical, dental, and behavioral health services to 
everyone, regardless of their ability to pay. They strive to break 
longstanding barriers in the region and meet the communities' needs 
head-on. They are a mission-oriented organization, demonstrating a 
strong commitment to underserved communities. Omni Family Health, Inc. 
also prioritizes the respect of staff and the hiring of compassionate 
people. That simple show of respect has led to decades-long careers at 
Omni.
  From their humble beginnings, Omni Family Health, Inc. has rapidly 
become one of the largest networks of health centers in the San Joaquin 
Valley. By the end of this year, they will be operating thirty health 
centers in Kings, Kern, and Fresno Counties. Their 750 employees serve 
over 100,000 patients, while their facilities generate $123,000,000 in 
economic benefits. Their contributions have made them an invaluable and 
treasured member in the communities they serve.
  Omni Family Health, Inc. has gained a national reputation for their 
exceptional care and compassion. In 2015, they were awarded two 
achievements by the National Association of Community Health Centers: 
The Outstanding Achievement Award and the Migrant Health Center of the 
Year Award, which they are extremely proud of. While Omni Family 
Health, Inc. serves a diverse population of patients, migrant workers 
will always be their passion. It was the small farming community of 
Buttonwillow. California, that birthed their mission, so being 
nationally recognized for their service to migrant workers was 
especially meaningful to them.
  Omni Family Health, Inc. shows no signs of slowing down. As they 
continue to grow and meet the needs of the San Joaquin Valley, they 
remain committed to their two core ideals, providing healthcare for 
their community through compassionate service. The San Joaquin Valley 
will be forever thankful for the work they have done, and excited for 
the work they will still do.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the United States House of 
Representatives to join me in commending Omni Family Health, Inc. for 
forty years of service and wishing them further success in their 
future.

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