[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 112 (Thursday, July 7, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E698]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING BLOUNT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL'S 75TH ANNIVERSARY

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                           HON. TIM BURCHETT

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 7, 2022

  Mr. BURCHETT. Madam Speaker, I rise to celebrate the 75th anniversary 
of Blount Memorial Hospital.
  Blount Memorial Hospital first opened its doors on July 24, 1947, 
thanks to members of the community who worked together to make it a 
reality. They named the hospital in honor of the brave Blount County 
citizens who served our country, those who died or went missing in the 
line of duty, and those who continue to serve today.
  For over seven decades, Blount Memorial Hospital grew and expanded 
its ability to provide care to East Tennesseans. In 2019, the hospital 
joined the Mayo Clinic network and gained access to research, 
diagnostic, and treatment resources that allow Blount Memorial to 
provide better care to every patient that walks through its doors.
  Today, Blount Memorial Hospital is nationally recognized for its 
heart attack and stroke care, and currently has fifteen facilities in 
two counties that treat hundreds of thousands of patients each year. 
Residents of Blount County also benefit economically from the 
hospital's presence, since Blount Memorial Hospital contributes roughly 
15 to 20 percent of the county's economy, employs over 2,500 local 
citizens, and has--over the past 10 years--provided over $400 million 
in charity and uncompensated care for folks in our community.
  For 75 years, Blount Memorial Hospital and its employees have 
valiantly served the citizens of Blount County while forging lasting 
relationships with the community. It is my honor to recognize them on 
this historic anniversary.

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