[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 1582]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




COMMEMORATING THE OPENING OF ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL-SOUTH IN RIVERVIEW, 
                                FLORIDA

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                         HON. THOMAS J. ROONEY

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, February 2, 2015

  Mr. ROONEY of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I would like to commemorate the 
opening of BayCare Health System's St. Joseph's Hospital--South in 
Riverview, Florida. This $225 million project will forever change 
healthcare in South Hillsborough County, and I am excited to see the 
positive impact the hospital will have on the Riverview community.
  Community-owned BayCare Health System consistently upholds a standard 
of excellence in Florida. From private rooms with full bathrooms and 
in-room family areas to patient entertainment centers and Internet 
access, St. Joseph's--South is bringing the newest innovations in 
healthcare to South Hillsborough County. No detail was overlooked in 
the construction of St. Joseph's--South.
  Riverview is a fast growing community in Florida's 17th District, and 
St. Joseph's--South's 352,000-square-foot campus is not only an 
exciting new healthcare option but also a catalyst for hundreds of jobs 
in the community. Since the Franciscan Sisters of Allegheny came to 
Tampa from New York to open the first St. Joseph's Hospital in 1934, 
St. Joseph's has been synonymous with quality healthcare that focuses 
on the patients first. South Hillsborough County is thrilled that 
BayCare is bringing St. Joseph's outstanding reputation to Riverview.
  I would like to congratulate St. Joseph's Hospital--South president 
Scott Smith, his staff, and all the supporters of BayCare Health System 
on such a significant milestone in the history of South Hillsborough 
County. The hard work and dedication of everyone involved with the 
project made St. Joseph's--South a reality, and the new hospital will 
further highlight the great services that BayCare provides the 
community and lay the groundwork for a bright future.

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