[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 102 (Wednesday, June 15, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Page S2962]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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           120TH ANNIVERSARY OF GAYLORD SPECIALTY HEALTHCARE

 Mr. BLUMENTHAL. Mr. President, today, I rise to recognize 
Gaylord Specialty Healthcare as it celebrates 120 years of outstanding 
service in Connecticut. Throughout its existence, Gaylord has changed 
with the healthcare needs of the people of Connecticut and indeed 
across the Nation, while maintaining a reputation for excellence and 
superior professionalism.
  The health system was first founded in 1902 as a tuberculosis 
sanatorium. Gaylord Sanatorium provided long-term treatment for half a 
century when the disease was endemic, treating patients including 
playwright Eugene O'Neill. In 1926, the U.S. Public Health Laboratory 
National Research Committee selected Gaylord's facilities as the first 
they used in the country. In 1948, Gaylord Farm Sanatorium was renamed 
to Gaylord Hospital, restructuring to treat people with chronic 
illnesses. By 1954, Gaylord Hospital became the first hospital in New 
England to specialize in comprehensive rehabilitation.
  Today, Gaylord Specialty Healthcare is an extensive health system 
across the State of Connecticut that focuses exclusively on medical 
rehabilitation. The hospital in Wallingford is a leading center for 
rehabilitation, and it is one of only two long-term acute care 
hospitals in the world--and the only one in the United States. Gaylord 
received certification from the Commission on Accreditation of 
Rehabilitation Facilities in recognition of its outstanding patient 
care. They offer an extensive breadth of treatment and accreditation 
opportunities. Gaylord is further certified by the Joint Commission and 
the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation 
thanks to its exemplary standards.
  I have had the privilege of visiting Gaylord Hospital on a number of 
occasions. This April, I was proud to join members of their staff to 
celebrate their new physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians 
residency program, made possible thanks to $1.2 million in Federal 
funding. This program will be the first of its kind in Connecticut, and 
it will play a critical role in ensuring our State has sufficient 
resources for specialty medical professionals. Having spoken with staff 
and patients at Gaylord, I can attest firsthand to the extraordinary 
care, compassion, and expertise demonstrated there. Gaylord Hospital's 
work is a credit to our State.
  As Gaylord Hospital celebrates its anniversary this October, I 
applaud them on their extraordinary record of accomplishment. I hope my 
colleagues will join me in congratulating Gaylord Specialty Healthcare 
on 120 years of excellence.

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