Gov. Katie Hobbs visits Yuma County

YUMA COUNTY, Ariz. (KYMA) - Gov. Katie Hobbs (D-Ariz.) made two stops during her visit in Yuma County Friday.

Gov. Hobbs stopped in San Luis, Arizona, where she visited the Regional Center for Border Health (RCBH) to tour its newly constructed Medical Mall along with the nearly completed New Vida Birthing Center.

After that, Hobbs stopped at Yuma Agricultural Center to meet with the staff as well as to discuss the center's "vital contributions to Arizona's agriculture, food security, and economy."

According to a press release obtained by KYMA, these visits to RCBH and the Yuma Agricultural Center highlighted the following:

• The critical role community health centers and Federally Qualified Health Centers play in providing essential healthcare services to Arizonans in rural communities.
• The Yuma Agricultural Center's innovative research, education programs, and support for the state's high-value vegetable and citrus industries.

In addition, the press release says the county produces over 90% of the country's winter leafy greens, which makes it a key player in feeding the nation and driving Arizona's economy.