[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14226]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




      CONGRATULATING SPECTRUM HEALTH ON BEING NAMED A TOP HOSPITAL

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                         HON. VERNON J. EHLERS

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 27, 2010

  Mr. EHLERS. Madam Speaker, it is my distinct pleasure to congratulate 
Spectrum Health on being named one of the Nation's top ten health care 
systems. Spectrum has a long-standing reputation as an exceptional 
health care provider. It is a true benefit and blessing to our 
community to have world-class health care available locally.
  Spectrum Health is now in the company of a very select group of 
health systems that have demonstrated that they provide better care, 
save more lives, have fewer medical complications, and make fewer 
patient safety errors. According to Thomson Reuters, the esteemed 
national organization presenting this award, Spectrum Health ``set the 
standard for the industry.'' As a member of The United States House of 
Representatives serving Grand Rapids and West Michigan, I am delighted 
to have the opportunity to recognize this health system for its 
excellence--especially since Spectrum is the only health system in 
Michigan to receive this honor.
  Great recognition brings great appreciation, and I am certain this 
award will create in our community an increased awareness of the 
remarkable health care services that Spectrum Health makes available to 
them through a number of exceptional facilities. I thank Spectrum 
Health for its steadfast commitment to providing the residents of west 
Michigan with the finest possible care through the efforts of its 
physicians and staff.
  I am honored to offer my best wishes to Spectrum Health on being 
named one of the Nation's top ten!

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