Floor SpeechCeremonial2026-04-30

CELEBRATING THE GRAND OPENING OF SOUTHSIDE EAST LAKE STREET CLINIC

Healthcare

Context

On 2026-04-30, Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN-5) delivered a floor speech titled "CELEBRATING THE GRAND OPENING OF SOUTHSIDE EAST LAKE STREET CLINIC" in the House. The speech addressed healthcare.

Full Text

CELEBRATING THE GRAND OPENING OF SOUTHSIDE EAST LAKE STREET CLINIC

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E395] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CELEBRATING THE GRAND OPENING OF SOUTHSIDE EAST LAKE STREET CLINIC ______ HON. ILHAN OMAR of minnesota in the house of representatives Thursday, April 30, 2026 Ms. OMAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the grand opening of Southside Community Health Service's state-of-the-art facility, Southside East Lake Street Clinic. Southside Community Health Services is a Federally Qualified Health Center that provides affordable health care to all, regardless of ability to pay. Founded in 1971, Southside has a 55-year history of serving the diverse community of South Minneapolis and nearby communities. Over that time, they have earned national recognition as a top-performing community health center and, in 2025, were further recognized for exceptional patient outcomes. These awards reflect Southside's strong record of delivering high-quality care and an ongoing commitment to improving health outcomes for individuals and families. Building on this foundation, the new East Lake Clinic will serve thousands more patients and bring all primary care services under one roof. Designed with a trauma-informed, healing-centered approach, Southside East Lake Street Clinic reflects collaboration between patients, providers, and the community. The new space will provide more exam rooms and the option for evening and weekend hours to better meet patients' needs. The space will also include additional services such as X-ray and mammography, as well as a flexible community area. Southside remains grounded in a mission to improve healthcare access and outcomes by delivering high-quality care, reducing barriers, and supporting healthier communities. I ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating the grand opening of Southside East Lake Street Clinic and the expanded access to high-quality care it symbolizes. ____________________

View original source →

CELEBRATING THE GRAND OPENING OF SOUTHSIDE EAST LAKE STREET CLINIC Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E395] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CELEBRATING THE GRAND OPENING OF SOUTHSIDE EAST LAKE STREET CLINIC ______ HON. ILHAN OMAR of minnesota in the house of representatives Thursday, April 30, 2026 Ms. OMAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the grand opening of Southside Community Health Service's state-of-the-art facility, Southside East Lake Street Clinic. Southside Community Health Services is a Federally Qualified Health Center that provides affordable health care to all, regardless of ability to pay. Founded in 1971, Southside has a 55-year history of serving the diverse community of South Minneapolis and nearby communities. Over that time, they have earned national recognition as a top-performing community health center and, in 2025, were further recognized for exceptional patient outcomes. These awards reflect Southside's strong record of delivering high-quality care and an ongoing commitment to improving health outcomes for individuals and families. Building on this foundation, the new East Lake Clinic will serve thousands more patients and bring all primary care services under one roof. Designed with a trauma-informed, healing-centered approach, Southside East Lake Street Clinic reflects collaboration between patients, providers, and the community. The new space will provide more exam rooms and the option for evening and weekend hours to better meet patients' needs. The space will also include additional services such as X-ray and mammography, as well as a flexible community area. Southside remains grounded in a mission to improve healthcare access and outcomes by delivering high-quality care, reducing barriers, and supporting healthier communities. I ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating the grand opening of Southside East Lake Street Clinic and the expanded access to high-quality care it symbolizes. ____________________