[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E439]
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                   CELEBRATING CUHCC'S GROUNDBREAKING

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                            HON. ILHAN OMAR

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 13, 2026

  Ms. OMAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Community-
University Health Care Center (CUHCC) as it breaks ground on a new 
facility and celebrates 60 years of service to South Minneapolis.
  CUHCC is the oldest Federally Qualified Health Center in Minnesota 
and the only one in the state connected to an academic health center. 
Each year, CUHCC serves more than 12,000 patients through over 54,000 
visits. They provide whole-person care that looks at both medical needs 
and the real challenges people face, including income, access, and 
other barriers to staying healthy. CUHCC has built strong trust in the 
community by making care accessible and respectful for everyone.
  CUHCC is also a leader in training future healthcare workers. Nearly 
200 students and residents learn there each year across many fields. 
This helps grow a workforce that understands the needs of the 
community. As the need for care continues to grow, CUHCC is expanding. 
The new building will be twice the size of the original space and will 
include services like a pharmacy, imaging, and physical therapy in one 
place. This will make it easier for patients to get the care they need. 
The new facility will also allow CUHCC to serve 6,000 more patients 
while continuing to provide compassionate, trauma-informed care.
  We thank CUHCC for 60 years of service and look forward to the 
continued impact they will have on the community.

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