[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 87 (Thursday, May 23, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E661]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  IN HONOR OF THE VA ANN ARBOR HEALTHCARE SYSTEM FOR THEIR EXEMPLARY 
                                SERVICE

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 23, 2019

  Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the VA Ann 
Arbor Healthcare System for their critical work providing medical 
services to our nation's veterans. Their continued excellence in 
patient-centered healthcare is worthy of commendation.
  Since its foundation in 1953, the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System has 
provided essential healthcare services to veterans throughout Michigan 
and northwestern Ohio. The main campus operates as a referral center 
for complex specialty care and boasts state-of-the-art facilities and 
several satellite outpatient clinics. Beyond the medical care it 
offers, VAAAHS is a major research center, participating in over 400 
active studies in basic science, health services, and rehabilitation.
  The VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System stands as a role model in 
providing exemplary healthcare to our nation's veterans. Their work has 
had a profound impact on Michigan and Ohio by ensuring access to 
preventive and active treatment. We thank VAAAHS and its staff for 
their continued dedication to providing high-quality medical services 
to veterans, supporting clinical research, and promoting education on 
public health programs. We also congratulate the VA Ann Arbor 
Healthcare System as they begin construction of a new veteran welcome 
center. Once finished, this new structure will expand the available 
capacity of the medical center and expedite critical care for its 
visitors.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the VA Ann 
Arbor Healthcare System for their exemplary work in healthcare access, 
education, and research. Their efforts have been instrumental in 
ensuring care for the brave servicemen and women that protect our 
country.

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