HONORING RIVERSIDE WALTER REED HOSPITAL

HONORING RIVERSIDE WALTER REED HOSPITAL

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 46 (Thursday, March 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 46 (Thursday, March 12, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E207] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING RIVERSIDE WALTER REED HOSPITAL ______ HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN of virginia in the house of representatives Thursday, March 12, 2026 Mr. WITTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Riverside Walter Reed Hospital in Gloucester, Virginia for being named 2026 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. This prestigious designation is a testament to the hospital's unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality, safe, patient-centered care to the residents of the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck communities. Since 1977, Riverside Walter Reed Hospital has served the people of Virginia's 1st District with state-of-the-art technology and 24/7 emergency and medical services. Rural hospitals serve as the backbone of healthcare access in communities like ours, where families depend on local providers for emergency services, primary care, specialty treatment, and long-term wellness. Riverside Walter Reed Hospital has consistently demonstrated excellence in quality care, patient outcomes, operational performance, and patient experiences. Being one of only two Virginia hospitals on the top 100 list highlights the devotion, professionalism, and compassion of its physicians, nurses, administrators, and support staff. In rural regions especially, hospitals are more than healthcare facilities, they are economic drivers, community anchors, and lifelines in times of crisis. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Riverside Walter Reed Hospital for this outstanding achievement and in thanking them for their continued service to the people of Virginia's 1st District. Their commitment to quality care strengthens our community and reflects the very best of rural healthcare in America. I wish them all the best as they continue to serve the community. ____________________