[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 7]
[Senate]
[Page 9136]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



           RECOGNIZING THE WASHINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

 Mrs. LINCOLN. Mr. President, I take this opportunity to 
recognize the Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, AR, 
for being awarded the American Hospital Association's prestigious 1999 
NOVA award. This award is given to acknowledge hospitals that create 
and implement new and innovative community partnerships. Only nine 
hospitals nationwide were honored by this distinction.
  The Washington Regional Medical Center is a leader in its commitment 
to the health and well-being of Washington County's children. The 
Washington Regional Medical Center works to reverse the trend of 
chronic disease, disability, and even death through its ``Kids For 
Health Program.'' In collaboration with the Washington County school 
system, more than 8,000 children have been educated about self-esteem, 
general health, nutrition, fitness, hygiene, safety, and environmental 
health. Good health habits learned at a young age often parlay into 
better health in adult life. The ``Kids For Health Program'' proves 
that communities which educate their children in healthy habits reap 
vast benefits by becoming healthier communities overall.
  On behalf of all the children in Arkansas, I thank the Washington 
Regional Medical Center for its impressive achievement in children's 
health and its contribution to stronger communities.

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