[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 5 (Thursday, January 10, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E34]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         IN RECOGNITION OF WELLSPACE HEALTH'S 65TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. DORIS O. MATSUI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 10, 2019

  Ms. MATSUI. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize WellSpace Health 
as they celebrate their 65th Anniversary. As the members of this 
community gather here today, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring 
their exceptional health care services provided to the Sacramento 
region and its surrounding areas.
  Since it first became designated as a Federally Qualified Health 
Center (FQHC) in 2009, WellSpace Health has built a network of clinics 
providing a broad range of services, including primary care, Well Child 
Care, dental care, and women's services to the Sacramento region's low-
income and underserved families. With its Integrated Behavioral Health 
model, WellSpace Health is a true champion for parity, blending 
physical health services with addiction and mental health treatment. 
Its high level of service integration has allowed WellSpace Health to 
become one of very few FQHC's that have accreditation with The Joint 
Commission, the gold standard of quality accreditation nationwide.
  WellSpace Health's commitment to providing comprehensive and 
integrated care is unparalleled in the Sacramento region. Through 
collaboration with non-profit organizations and community partnerships, 
WellSpace Health ensures that its services reflect the true diversity 
and needs of the communities they serve. With Immediate Care services 
operating 16 hours a day, 7 days a week, WellSpace Health continues to 
offer expanded access to care while, preventing unnecessary emergency 
room visits.
  Madam Speaker, as staff members of WellSpace Health celebrate their 
momentous years of service, I ask all my colleagues to join me in 
honoring them for their dedication to excellence in health care in the 
Sacramento region and beyond.

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