Macon Reporter

State Sen. Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) joined forces with John Deere Tractor, the United Auto Workers, and the Illinois Manufacturers Association to deliver over 350 face shields to Crossing Healthcare.

“Crossing Healthcare is extremely grateful to Sen. Manar and the team at John Deere for their generous donation," Crossing Healthcare CEO Tanya Andricks told Now Decatur. "These face shields will allow our medical providers to continue to provide COVID testing and ongoing care to the community."

“Supporting community health centers in this way means supporting our mission and values," Andricks said. "At a time when health disparities are being exposed, Crossing Healthcare will continue to work diligently to fill those gaps for everyone. We are glad to be joined in these efforts by Sen. Manar and John Deere.”

Manar says the Crossing Healthcare program is imperative to the city's response to the coronavirus crisis.

“Crossing Healthcare is integral to Decatur’s COVID-19 response,” Manar told Now Decatur. “We wanted to find a way to support the efforts of Tanya Andricks and the Crossing staff as they continue to provide high-quality primary care and health services, while also serving as a leading testing hub in this community. Thank you to John Deere, the United Auto Workers, and the Illinois Manufacturers Association for their partnership.”