[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 27 (Monday, February 9, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H2083]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                RECOGNIZING UPMC HILLMAN CANCER CENTERS

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
the UPMC Hillman Cancer Centers in north central Pennsylvania. The UPMC 
Hillman Cancer Centers in Coudersport, Wellsboro, and Williamsport 
earned national recognition for their high-quality patient care.
  The Quality Oncology Practice Initiative, also known as the QOPI 
Certification, is a 3-year certificate program that recognizes 
hospitals for their quality care and patient safety. This prestigious 
certificate is awarded to less than 300 outpatient oncology practices 
across the Nation.
  To meet the high standards of the certificate, the hospital's patient 
care process and chemotherapy standards are evaluated.
  The certification program was launched in 2010 and reinforces 
hospitals' dedication to quality cancer care, including treatment 
planning and patient monitoring.
  UPMC Hillman is the only nationally recognized cancer center in 
western Pennsylvania. The three north central Pennsylvania cancer 
centers see almost 40,000 patients a year and serve communities in 
Potter, Lycoming, and Tioga Counties.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank the doctors, nurses, and staff who work 
tirelessly to ensure that every patient receives the best care 
possible.

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