[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 11]
[Senate]
[Pages 15952-15953]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                 RECOGNIZING DRS. NAEEM AND FAHIM RAHIM

 Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, today I recognize the remarkable 
efforts undertaken over the past few years by two nephrologists who, 
only recently, have come to call Idaho ``home.'' Dr. Naeem Rahim and 
his brother Dr. Fahim Rahim, originally from Pakistan, came to 
Pocatello, Idaho from New York City in 2005. In less than a year, the 
Rahim brothers established a world-class kidney treatment center, the 
Idaho Kidney Institute. Their work has meant improved health and saved 
lives for those suffering from chronic kidney disease, uncontrolled 
high blood pressure, postkidney transplant care, internal medicine, 
diabetes-related kidney problems, anemia and dialysis care. Started in 
Pocatello, the institute has offices in Blackfoot and Idaho Falls. The 
Rahim brothers have helped people of all ages seeking relief and care 
for renal diseases, both critical and long-term care.
  The Rahim brothers have closed a gap in treatment facilities and 
services for kidney patients in southeast Idaho and, in particular, 
understand the need for preventive care. Additionally, they have a 
reputation for delivering their medical expertise with an astute sense 
of care and concern for their patients. Their outstanding work was 
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my attention by a family who had sought care for an ill relative, 
literally, across the Nation, with limited success. Upon learning of 
the Idaho Kidney Institute, they sought treatment there, and met with 
overwhelming success. It is good to know that Idahoans have access to 
such exceptional medical expertise, right at home.
  Idaho has many gems; Doctors Fahim and Naeem Rahim are two such 
gems.

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