[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 12]
[Senate]
[Page 16389]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                   TOP AMERICAN HOSPITALS IN COLORADO

  Mr. ALLARD. Mr. President, over the course of the last week the 
Senate has examined at great length many of health care's problems in 
America. On the floor we have discussed various legitimate problems and 
anecdotal horror stories to such an extent that I fear we may have 
obscured what is positive about health care in the United States.
  Each year US News and World Report magazine recognizes American 
hospitals that practice health care that all Americans can be proud. 
These hospitals perform at the very highest levels, demonstrating 
excellence in general care and specific areas of medical specialty. 
This year the magazine analyzed each of our nation's 6,299 hospitals, 
and I am proud to rise today to recognize a number of hospitals from my 
home state of Colorado that have been recognized by US News and World 
Report for their outstanding work.
  In Colorado we have long understood the value these fine institutions 
bring to their communities, our state, and the Rocky Mountain region.
  I would like to recognize Children's Hospital in Denver, ranked 12th 
nationally in the specialty of Pediatrics, and 2nd in the Western 
Region.
  I would like to recognize Craig Hospital in Denver, ranked 5th 
nationally in the specialty of Rehabilitation, and 2nd in the Western 
Region.
  I would like to recognize University Hospital in Denver, ranked 37th 
nationally in the specialty of Ear Nose and Throat, 4th in the Western 
Region; ranked 23rd nationally in the specialty of Rheumatology, 4th in 
the Western Region; and ranked 15th nationally in the specialty of 
Rehabilitation, and 4th in the Western Region.
  Finally, I would like to salute National Jewish in Denver, for their 
overall number one ranking as the finest American hospital for 
Respiratory Disorders.
  I know I speak for all Coloradoans when I say that I am thankful to 
have these fine institutions in our state.
  I congratulate Children's Hospital, University Hospital, Craig 
Hospital and National Jewish for this recognition of their exemplary 
work.

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