Rep. John Lewis Visits Grady Memorial Hospital, Promotes Healthcare Improvements

Atlanta—On Wednesday, August 13, 2008, Rep. John Lewis visited Grady Memorial Hospital’s Diagnostic Testing Laboratory and Infectious Disease Program.  The visits were part of a larger effort to reach out to healthcare professionals to explore the best ways to implement a comprehensive national healthcare agenda.

“Diagnostic testing,” said Rep. John Lewis, “is becoming more important everyday as a treatment tool to make sure patients get the very best care. In the next Congress, I believe we will see more and more members who are ready to do the hard work required to create a high quality, accessible healthcare system for all Americans.

“That’s why I am spending time talking to people all over my district employed in all parts of the healthcare system.  I am listening to their concerns, their hopes, their ideas so that together we can find creative and innovative ways to improve America’s healthcare system. I am pleased to have the opportunity to visit Grady Memorial Hospital’s diagnostic lab and see first-hand the good and necessary work Atlanta researchers are doing there.”

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VIEW PICTURES OF REP. LEWIS' VISIT TO GRADY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

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