[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 22, 2019)]
[Senate]
[Page S3052]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO DR. WILLIAM MEDD

 Mr. KING. Mr. President, today I wish to honor the efforts of 
Dr. William Medd and his work with Western Maine Health and Stephen's 
Memorial Hospital. His dedicated work with MaineHealth, the largest 
health system in Maine, has improved the lives and health of many 
residents of western Maine.
  Although Bill is originally from Long Island, he has proudly called 
Maine home for almost five decades. He studied and specialized in 
Internal Medicine at Wesleyan University and then at the University of 
Rochester School of Medicine. Following his medical residencies and 2 
years of service in the Air Force, Bill and his family relocated to 
western Maine in the early 1970's.
  Throughout his career, Bill has dedicated himself to improving the 
quality of healthcare in Maine, specifically in the rural area he has 
worked and lived. His efforts to achieve this goal have taken many 
forms, from serving as a trustee at Western Maine Health Care 
Corporation and MaineHealth to his 45 years as an internist in the 
Oxford Hills region. Perhaps one of the most symbolic aspects of Bill's 
hard work is the growth of the local hospital in Norway, ME. At first a 
small facility when Bill arrived, it is now a fully equipped, modern 
hospital known as Stephen's Memorial and provides quality healthcare to 
the rural region.
  In early 2016, an expansion of Western Maine Health, was named the 
William L. Medd, MD, Health Center. This new facility integrated new 
models for delivering primary care and relocated other Western Maine 
Health units. For the last 3 years, Bill has had the unique opportunity 
to work out of the facility that bears his name.
  On March 30 of this year, Bill was presented the Legacy Award at the 
Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce annual dinner. Not only does this 
award embody Bill's commitment to healthcare in Maine, but speaks to 
other contributions he has made to his community, from fundraising for 
local scholarships to supporting youth programs in the region. His work 
in these fields outside the medical profession demonstrate Bill's 
commitment to more broadly improve his community.
  I would like to thank Dr. Medd for his decade's long work in the 
State of Maine. Thanks to his determination and drive to make a 
difference, the future of healthcare in western Maine is bright. Dr. 
Medd's passion for his patients, community, and State sets an example 
for the medical professionals who will follow him.
  Congratulations, Dr. Medd, on a successful career and happy 
retirement. I look forward to seeing your continued contributions to 
your community.

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