The health and wellness of the American people reflects the health of our nation, physically but also financially. Health care costs are increasing at a rate that is making it hard for families and businesses to keep up. And it's getting in the way of our ability to compete as a nation in an increasingly global economy. Prescription drug costs and insurance premiums are squeezing families and leaving more Americans without adequate health coverage. I am committed to improving the health of our country now, and in the years to come.

Durbin Announces $37 Million in Recovery Act Funding for Community Health Centers in Illinois - 6/30/2009

Lovell Health Center Legislation Approved by Senate Committee - 6/26/2009

Durbin, Akaka, Bean: Lovell Health Center One Step Closer to Completion - 6/23/2009

SPEECH: Addressing the Global Food Crisis - 4/7/2009

FLOOR STATEMENT: Supporting the President's Budget - 3/24/2009

FLOOR STATEMENT: Flood Damage Support - 6/17/2008

CONGRESSIONAL RECORD STATEMENT: Introduction of the Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) Act - 4/3/2008

CONGRESSIONAL RESOLUTION: Declaring March 2008 as MRSA Awareness Month - 2/14/2008

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New York Times - Letter to the Editor: The Nursing Shortage - 6/1/2009

St. Louis Suburban Journals - Eagle Park Acres Receives $2 Million for Sewer Project - 5/7/2009

Chicago Tribune - Crestwood's Contaminated Wells: Dick Durbin Calls for Health Study Related to Use of Well Water - 5/6/2009