[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 164 (Tuesday, September 22, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E871]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





    COMMENDING THE WORK OF JOHN MOLIERE AND STANDARD COMMUNICATIONS

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                         HON. DENVER RIGGLEMAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 22, 2020

  Mr. RIGGLEMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the work 
being done by 5th District residents to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. 
The employees of Standard Communications, Inc. have worked diligently 
with the Department of Veterans affairs to install medical IT 
solutions. This work has included a new device to aid in the 
decontamination of medical equipment using ultraviolet light.
  As we continue to face the COVID-19 pandemic, we have had to adapt 
and change the way we practice medicine in America. As the Congressman 
for Virginia's 5th District, I have been meeting with doctors, nurses, 
and other frontline healthcare workers to address our medical needs. 
One thing has become clear: Increasing our telehealth capabilities is 
critical to treating patients during the ongoing pandemic. In rural 
communities, we have seen a drop-off in patients seeking medical 
treatment for non-coronavirus related illnesses and injuries. This can 
create serious long-term issues in our healthcare system, where 
veterans can be vulnerable.
  The work done by Standard Communications and their founder John 
Moliere is helping to alleviate some of these issues. During the COVID-
19 pandemic we must strive to find innovative solutions to the medical 
needs of our community. Telehealth is now helping connect patients with 
healthcare providers in a way we had not considered before the 
outbreak. By increasing the number of doctor visits that can be done 
without face-to-face meetings we can continue to slow the spread of the 
virus and flatten the curve. I am grateful for the work of John Moliere 
and Standard Communications.

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