WASHINGTON, DC – Today is  National Rural Health Day to honor the great work rural health care providers do in their communities. Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) spoke on the House Floor to recognize the extraordinary efforts of rural health care providers.

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Following are Congresswoman Jenkins’ remarks:

“I rise today to recognize November 20 as National Rural Health Day. I was born and raised in small town Kansas, and I understand firsthand that folks in rural communities deserve access to quality health care options.

“A growing challenge facing folks in many rural communities across the country is access to health care.  For many rural communities, the presence of a Critical Access Hospital could be the deciding factor in whether or not the next generation decides to raise their family in their hometown.

“These communities are the backbone of America.  Congress’ commitment to ensuring rural communities have access to care has been strong over the years, but it must continue and I take to the floor today to reaffirm my personal, unwavering support.”

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