[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 23525-23526]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING THE REDBUD FAMILY HEALTH CLINIC IN CLEARLAKE, CALIFORNIA

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 24, 2005

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
the grand opening of the Redbud Family Health Center in Clearlake, CA 
on Sunday, October 23, 2005.
  The Redbud Family Health Center is affiliated with the local 
Adventist Health Redbud Community Hospital. This new state-of-the-art 
33,400 square foot facility located in the City of Clearlake provides 
services such as primary care medicine, dental services, pediatric 
services, a behavioral health program, obstetric and women's health 
services, general surgery, orthopedic surgery, cardiac testing 
services, and cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation services. There is 
also a privately owned on-site pharmacy.

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  Mr. Speaker, each month this center provides superior medical 
attention to 4,500 residents of rural Lake County. Last year alone, the 
Redbud Family Health Center cared for 50,400 patients.
  The Redbud Family Health Center has taken a leading role in 
organizing numerous public outreach events such as blood drives, free 
health screenings, and an Annual Health and Safety Fair which I am 
proud to co-sponsor each fall. Over $14 million in free and low cost 
services have been contributed to the community. These are only a few 
examples of the Redbud Family Health Center's commitment to enhancing 
the quality of life for all Lake County citizens.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, it is appropriate that we recognize the 
grand opening of the Redbud Family Health Center, as it will play a 
vital role in continuing the tradition of a healthier and happier 
community in Lake County, CA.

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