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Joe Johnson, a candidate for Nebraska Legislative District 41, recently visited the medical center. He is seeking a special two-year term to fill a legislative vacancy. District 41 covers Sherman, Valley, Howard, Greeley, Boone, Wheeler and parts of Buffalo and Hall counties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the visit, Johnson met with Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, and toured the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Johnson emphasized the importance of expanding access to rural maternal health and recognized healthcare as a key driver of economic growth for the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHealthcare across Greater Nebraska is critically important,\u201d Johnson said. \u201cUNMC is a critical driver of growth\u00a0for our state. We must foster strong partnerships and collaboration to ensure we continue to lead the nation in medical the nation in medical education, research and innovation.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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