Governor JB Pritzker and lieutenant gubernatorial candidate Christian Mitchell received the endorsements of the Illinois State Medical Society and Mental Health PAC. Members of Planned Parenthood Illinois Action and the Illinois Pharmacists Association were also in attendance to support Gov. Pritzker and Mitchell.

“Illinois is home to some of the most extraordinary health professionals in the nation,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Their dedication to their patients and communities is second to none. Not only are they world-class providers, they’ve also been indispensable partners in our fight to strengthen healthcare access and affordability across Illinois. I’m so grateful for all they do and look forward to many more years of collaboration.”

“Illinois healthcare workers dedicate their lives to caring for others, driven by the belief that every person deserves the dignity of quality care, no matter their background or their bank account,” said lieutenant gubernatorial candidate Christian Mitchell. “It’s a belief I learned from my mom, who was a NICU nurse for nearly 40 years. JB shares that belief, and it’s one of the reasons I’m so proud to be running alongside him. For nearly eight years, he’s invested in our providers, the places they work, and the patients they serve, and together we’ll keep fighting for them.”