[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15442]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  IN RECOGNITION OF THE TIBURCIO VASQUEZ GRAND OPENING IN SAN LEANDRO

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                           HON. ERIC SWALWELL

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 18, 2014

  Mr. SWALWELL of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
construction of Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center's (TVHC) state-of-the-
art community health center in San Leandro. September 20, 2014, marks 
the grand opening of this new facility and the center's first health 
fair.
  For over 41 years since its founding in 1971, TVHC has delivered 
culturally and linguistically appropriate health care services to 
residents of southern Alameda County. The need is undeniable, and in 
2011, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated that over 195,000 Alameda County 
residents were uninsured.
  The unincorporated areas of Ashland and Cherryland, where the new 
TVHC facility stands, has the lowest life expectancy rate and the 
highest rates of teen pregnancy, diabetes, stroke and cancer in Alameda 
County.
  The new TVHC facility answers the evident need for affordable medical 
and social services in the area. TVHC is now uniquely positioned to 
ensure every resident has access to quality service, advocacy, and 
community empowerment.
  The new health center continues the TVHC tradition of delivering free 
and low-cost care with the dignity and respect that every patient 
deserves. The two-story, 20,000 square foot healthcare facility is 
equipped to serve 7,200 new patients and will employ 81 professional 
and administrative staff. This all-inclusive site will serve patients 
in family practice, women's health and pediatric specialties, dental 
and health education services.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me celebrating the grand 
opening of this new community health center, and honoring Tiburcio 
Vasquez Health Center for promoting good health and well-being in our 
communities.

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