HONORING THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE OF GEETA SIKAND

On 2026-05-12, Representative John Joyce (R-PA-13) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE OF GEETA SIKAND" in the House.

HONORING THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE OF GEETA SIKAND

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E427-E428] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE OF GEETA SIKAND ______ HON. JOHN JOYCE of pennsylvania in the house of representatives Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor renowned nutrition expert Geeta Sikand for her enduring professional commitment to improve public health in our Nation through an emphasis on nutrition as a preventative measure to combat rising chronic illnesses. An Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiology at the University of California, Irvine, Geeta is a leading voice in advancing clinical nutrition strategies to prevent and manage dyslipidemia and cardiometabolic diseases, particularly in high-risk populations. Geeta's work has been widely recognized for demonstrating the economic and clinical value of medical nutrition therapy in patient care. She is currently involved in advocacy efforts supporting the Expanded Medical Nutrition Therapy Act, legislation that seeks to expand Medicare coverage for nutrition therapy. Beyond research and policy work, Geeta has focused on educating health care providers and the public about how nutrition counseling can improve health outcomes. Recently, Geeta was named one of the Nation's leading dieticians by the magazine Today's Dietician. The honor highlights professionals who are shaping the future of nutrition [[Page E428]] science and patient care through research, advocacy, and clinical practice. On behalf of constituents throughout Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District, I wish to thank Geeta Sikand and medical professionals like her who strive to reshape how we approach and view personal health care in America through our food consumption. I also applaud Geeta for her inspiring and enthusiastic approach to this very important issue. ____________________