Family Issues

Weekly Video Address: Alzheimer's Awareness

| Posted in A Doctor's Note

Alzheimer’s is one of the most burdensome diseases facing Americans today. In this week’s address, Dr. Burgess discusses how all federal agencies must work together to implement a plan that will make progress in overcoming this disease and how the MIND Act will allow citizens to invest directly in Alzheimer’s research. To read a transcript of the video click here.

8th Annual Economic Development Summit Aims To Boost Growth in East and Southeast Fort Worth

| Posted in Press Releases

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) will bring together local, state, and federal representatives, area stakeholders, and the public at-large for the 8th Annual East and Southeast Fort Worth Economic Development Summit on Friday, September 28, 2012. The annual event highlights development in the East and Southeast quadrant of Fort Worth, showcasing current and potential projects and featuring a perspective of the broad macro-environment as well as specific project accomplishments, and anticipated development.

Honoring Local Veterans

| Posted in A Doctor's Note

In this week's address, Dr. Burgess provides information on how a special project honors veterans of the 26th Congressional District, and preserves their stories for future generation of Americans. You can watch the video below. To read a transcript of the video click here.

Weekly Video Address: Guaranteed Access to Health Insurance

| Posted in A Doctor's Note

In this week's video address, Dr. Burgess discusses how we can better address the health care needs of Americans who have pre-existing conditions and ensure that they have access to quality and affordable health insurance. You can watch the video below. To read a transcript of the video click here.

Burgess Requests Nominations for 2012 Congressional Veteran Commendation

| Posted in Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) proudly announces a special salute to honor local veterans and welcomes nominations for the 26th Congressional District Veteran Commendation. The Congressional Veteran Commendation, in conjunction with the Veterans History Project sponsored by the Library of Congress, honors the distinguished veterans of Texas’ 26th Congressional District and preserves their stories for future generations of Americans.