Durbin seeks boost to rural health workforce Aug 9, 2019 | Federal Government, Top Stories U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., and a bipartisan coalition of senators have proposed a plan to increase the number of healthcare workers in rural areas.To access this content, you must purchase 1 Year Health News Illinois Subscription or 1 Year Group Subscription - Up to 5 Users, or log in if you are a member.