[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 5]
[House]
[Page 6028]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




           RECOGNIZING LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH/PENN MEDICINE

  (Mr. PITTS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. PITTS. Mr. Speaker, today I want to recognize Lancaster General 
Health/Penn Medicine for being a finalist in the 2015 McGaw Prize for 
Excellence in Community Service. Lancaster General was the only 
Pennsylvania health system to be recognized for this honor.
  Lancaster General was singled out for its work on community programs 
for the chronically ill, the Amish community, and those dealing with 
tobacco and obesity issues.
  Recently, the health system launched a community-led effort called 
Lighten Up Lancaster that works to increase obesity awareness and 
weight loss. For the Amish, Lancaster General offered a special free 
immunization program for children in the rural areas.
  The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania said 
Lancaster General Health/Penn Medicine has fully recognized that a 
relationship with the community is invaluable and key to improving 
health and wellness. It is well-deserving of this national recognition.
  Lancaster General used the $10,000 prize money to pay for technology 
to track and coordinate its social services. Congratulations, Lancaster 
General Health/Penn Medicine.

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