[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 1993]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   COMMENDING WINTHROP UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL FOR RECEIVING THIS YEAR'S 
          DISTINGUISHED HOSPITAL AWARD FOR CLINICAL EXCELLENCE

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                         HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 9, 2005

  Mrs. McCARTHY. Mr. Speaker, I would like to commend Winthrop 
University Hospital, which is located in my home town of Mineola, NY, 
for receiving this year's Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical 
Excellence.
  Each year HealthGrades, an independent national healthcare quality 
ratings company, rates the quality of our Nation's hospitals and 
recognizes hospitals in the top tier for their performance. The 
Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence is based on 
clinical outcomes and quality data collected by the Federal government 
through the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
  Winthrop University Hospital has received this award and has ranked 
among the top 5 percent of all acute-care hospitals in the country for 
overall clinical excellence two years in a row. Both Winthrop's cardiac 
and stroke treatment services were specifically recognized for 
providing outstanding care. In addition, Winthrop received a 5-star 
rating for their treatment of pneumonia, was rated ``Best in Area'' for 
their Pulmonary Services and ranked among the top five percent in the 
Nation for their Gastrointestinal Medical Services.
  As a nurse for over thirty years before being elected to Congress, I 
know the difference superior medical care makes for a patient in the 
treatment and recovery process. Having access to quality medical 
services can mean the difference between life and death.
  I am proud that such a high quality medical facility is located in my 
community, and I thank Winthrop and its talented staff for their 
dedication and commitment to providing patients and families with such 
outstanding care.

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