[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 168 (Wednesday, October 23, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1338]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




IN RECOGNITION OF THE GROUNDBREAKING OF MICHIGAN MEDICINE'S ``HOSPITAL 
                            OF THE FUTURE''

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 23, 2019

  Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
groundbreaking of Michigan Medicine's new ``Hospital of the Future.'' 
The construction of Michigan Medicine's new adult hospital on its main 
medical campus will transform patients' medical and surgical care, 
improving the lives of many within our community. This endeavor is 
worthy of commendation.
  Since the opening of the University of Michigan Medical School in 
1850, Michigan Medicine has been the site of many transformative 
medical and technological advancements. Since its humble beginnings, 
Michigan Medicine has grown to become one of the largest health care 
complexes in the state of Michigan. Today, the institution continues to 
advance the future of healthcare and lead the nation in health care 
reform, education, and biomedical innovation.
  The groundbreaking of Michigan Medicine's new hospital exemplifies 
the institution's lasting commitment to meeting the increasingly 
complex health care demands of communities across Michigan. The new 12-
story facility will include a revolutionary neurological and 
neurosurgical center, specialty care services for cardiovascular and 
thoracic patients, and 264 private rooms equipped with universal 
intensive care. Measuring around 690,000 square feet, the hospital will 
expand Michigan Medicine's breadth of services and significantly 
heighten access to medical care community-wide.
  Notably, the new facility aligns with the University of Michigan's 
commitment to enhancing environmental sustainability and continued 
efforts to reduce the institution's carbon footprint. Working alongside 
a team of expert architects and engineers, Michigan Medicine hopes the 
new hospital will be a highly efficient ``green'' facility and achieve 
LEED gold status.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the 
groundbreaking of Michigan Medicine's new hospital. It is critical that 
healthcare providers adapt to meet the changing medical needs of 
communities nationwide. I am grateful for Michigan's support in this 
endeavor. Their revolutionary vision propels our country forward and 
truly makes them part of our nation's leaders and best.

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