[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 41 (Monday, March 2, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E242]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CELEBRATING ADVENTIST HEALTH WHITE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL'S MALCOLM BALDRIGE 
           NATIONAL QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE AWARD

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                            HON. JIMMY GOMEZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 2, 2020

  Mr. GOMEZ. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Adventist Health 
White Memorial Hospital as a recipient of the Malcolm Baldrige National 
Quality Award. The Boyle Heights hospital is the first organization in 
Los Angeles, the only hospital in Los Angeles County, and the twelfth 
hospital in the nation to receive this prestigious award.
  The Baldrige Award is the highest level of national recognition for 
performance excellence an organization in the United States can 
receive. Since 1987, the award has been given to organizations and 
businesses in that have demonstrated visionary leadership, operational 
excellence, and drive for providing innovative solutions to complex 
challenges. It is the dedication, hard work, and outstanding 
achievements of White Memorial Hospital's associates, physicians, and 
partners in delivering quality healthcare that caught the attention of 
the Baldrige Award examiners.
  Founded in 1913, the White Memorial Hospital has since become one of 
the region's leading nonprofit, faith-based hospitals, providing a full 
range of inpatient, outpatient, emergency and diagnostic services to 
the medically underserved communities in and near downtown Los Angeles. 
As a major teaching hospital, White Memorial also plays a vital role in 
training future physicians, nurses, and other medical professionals.
  It is fitting White Memorial Hospital's mission is ``living God's 
love by inspiring health, wholeness, and hope'' because the hospital's 
volunteers and staff demonstrate daily, their commitment and service to 
improving the physical, mental, and spiritual health of the community. 
This award only underscores this exemplary level of excellence and 
dedication and I have no doubt, the important role White Memorial 
Hospital will continue to have in the community.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating 
Adventist Health White Memorial Hospital on receiving the Malcolm 
Baldrige National Quality Award.

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