"By forging partnerships between local schools and nearby hospitals and clinics, we can bridge the gap in health care access and tackle the shortages of health care workers that afflict our rural communities. Together, we'll ensure that every single Illinoisan, no matter where they live, can access the quality health care they deserve."
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"Investing in the mental well-being of our students and teachers is an investment in our nation's future. By providing funding for Egyptian Health Department to deliver these vital mental health services, we will be addressing the emotional scars facing our students, and setting them on a path for success."