I rise today to recognize Wayne Barth, a physical trainer at Union General Hospital, who has been named one of the 2025 Hospital Hero Award recipients by the Georgia Hospital Association. This prestigious award recognizes the amazing hospital workers in our State for their longtime service in healthcare. Mr. Barth serves as director of rehabilitation services, where his team is committed to delivering quality care to their patients and clients in Blairsville and Union County, Georgia. Mr. Barth has provided extensive care for disorders that affect speech, function, movement, and swallowing. His specialization lies in restoring mobility in patients, reducing pain, rehabilitating injuries, and increasing movement and overall health. Mr. Barth's allegiance to his patients highlights the importance of leaders stepping up and caring for patients across Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I thank Mr. Barth for all his hard work and for being a trusted and compassionate professional in his field.
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Recognizing Wayne Barth for receiving the 2025 Hospital Hero Award from the Georgia Hospital Association.
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