[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 46 (Thursday, March 12, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E207]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                HONORING RIVERSIDE WALTER REED HOSPITAL

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                         HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 12, 2026

  Mr. WITTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Riverside Walter 
Reed Hospital in Gloucester, Virginia for being named 2026 Top 100 
Rural & Community Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. This 
prestigious designation is a testament to the hospital's unwavering 
commitment to delivering high-quality, safe, patient-centered care to 
the residents of the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck communities.
  Since 1977, Riverside Walter Reed Hospital has served the people of 
Virginia's 1st District with state-of-the-art technology and 24/7 
emergency and medical services. Rural hospitals serve as the backbone 
of healthcare access in communities like ours, where families depend on 
local providers for emergency services, primary care, specialty 
treatment, and long-term wellness.
  Riverside Walter Reed Hospital has consistently demonstrated 
excellence in quality care, patient outcomes, operational performance, 
and patient experiences. Being one of only two Virginia hospitals on 
the top 100 list highlights the devotion, professionalism, and 
compassion of its physicians, nurses, administrators, and support 
staff. In rural regions especially, hospitals are more than healthcare 
facilities, they are economic drivers, community anchors, and lifelines 
in times of crisis.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Riverside 
Walter Reed Hospital for this outstanding achievement and in thanking 
them for their continued service to the people of Virginia's 1st 
District. Their commitment to quality care strengthens our community 
and reflects the very best of rural healthcare in America. I wish them 
all the best as they continue to serve the community.

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