[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 33 (Friday, February 18, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E157]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CONGRATULATING DEBORAH HEART AND LUNG CENTER ON THEIR 100TH ANNIVERSARY

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                             HON. ANDY KIM

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 18, 2022

  Mr. KIM of New Jersey. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
Deborah Heart and Lung Center on their 100th anniversary. Deborah is a 
true leader for cardiovascular and pulmonary care throughout the state 
with a mission of providing quality care to our community and beyond.
  One hundred years ago, the hospital started as a tuberculosis and 
pulmonary center. As advancements in antibiotics led to the eradication 
of tuberculosis, Deborah began to concentrate on other chest diseases.
  Today, Deborah serves as New Jersey's only specialty heart hospital 
and has become a cornerstone of compassionate care in our region. 
Deborah maintains a distinguished reputation for educating the next 
generation through one of the largest cardiac teaching fellowship 
programs in the country, and consistently debuts innovative cardiac 
treatments through their clinical research department.
  In addition to serving as New Jersey's ``safety net'' hospital, 
providing unparalleled care to residents of all twenty-one New Jersey 
counties, Deborah in its 100 years has treated 2.3 million patients 
from every county in the state and from 87 countries throughout the 
world.
  From the beginning, Deborah's medical treatment was provided by a 
staff known for their compassion and medical excellence. At a time when 
millions of Americans are making the tough decisions between keeping 
food on the table and healthcare, Deborah has never issued a bill to 
one of its patients.
  The work Deborah Heart and Lung Center is doing makes a real impact 
on the lives of everyone in our community. On Deborah's 100th 
anniversary, I extend my best wishes and thanks to every current and 
former staff member and volunteer.

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