[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5711]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   CHILDRESS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

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                          HON. MAC THORNBERRY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 6, 2006

  Mr. THORNBERRY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Childress 
Regional Medical Center, in Childress, Texas, on being named one of the 
top 100 hospitals in the nation by a healthcare information and 
analysis company.
  The ability to provide quality heath care in rural regions of our 
Nation continues to face numerous challenges. Today, citizens who live 
in rural areas often travel hours to receive medical care, and 
facilities often experience difficulties in attracting and keeping 
health care providers.
  For over 25 years Childress Regional Medical Center has served as a 
leading example of a full service rural health care facility. Its 
mission is to provide personalized, efficient, high quality healthcare 
services for all patients and their families and to serve as a center 
where physicians and qualified healthcare providers can practice under 
high technical standards in a productive, professional environment.
  Graded on clinical excellence, responsiveness to the community, 
operating efficiency and financial heath, Childress Regional Medical 
Center proves quality healthcare can be provided close to home for many 
in North Texas.
  I am glad that the work and dedication by the staff of Childress 
Regional Medical Center has been recognized, and I hope their example 
will continue to help bring quality medical care to rural communities 
like Childress.

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