May 09, 2025
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Podcast: State Rep. Amy Briel on rural health care access and more

By Bill Freskos
State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, called the closure a setback for health care access in the Illinois Valley. In a statement, Briel acknowledged the expanded mail-order services from Planned Parenthood but emphasized the overall effect of reduced health care options in rural areas.

File photo: State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, called the closure a setback for health care access in the Illinois Valley. In a statement, Briel acknowledged the expanded mail-order services from Planned Parenthood but emphasized the overall effect of reduced health care options in rural areas. (Scott Anderson)

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