Senator Marshall Discusses Defense, Health Care, & Housing in North-Central KS

Salina – On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) visited communities across Central Kansas to hear directly from Kansans working in the defense, health care, and housing industries about the impact of recent congressional efforts to strengthen rural America and invest in Kansas communities. Allen Control Systems Click here for more photos. In Salina, Senator Marshall met with Allen Control Systems, Salina Airport Authority, and Kansas National Guard leaders to discuss expanding Kansas’ defense technology sector and strengthening partnerships between industry and the military. The visit highlighted the 184th Wing’s Point Defense Battle Lab, which Senator Marshall helped secure, and showcased opportunities for Kansas to lead in counter-drone innovation and national defense. Salina Regional Health Center Click here for more photos. Senator Marshall toured Salina Regional Health Center to discuss the hospital’s Rural Health Transformation Fund grant and his efforts to strengthen rural health care through the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Fund. They also discussed expanding access to innovative technologies, supporting the rural health care workforce, and improving patient care across Kansas. Clara Barton Medical Center Click here for more photos. In Hoisington, Senator Marshall visited Clara Barton Medical Center to discuss its Rural Health Transformation Fund grant, which will fund facility improvements and expand behavioral health services. They also discussed Senator Marshall’s efforts to strengthen rural hospitals through Medicare reforms and investments that ensure Kansans can continue accessing high-quality care close to home. ### Contact: Payton Fuller