ALTOONA, Pa., July 30 -- Congressman John Joyce issued the following press release:

Today, Congressman John Joyce, M.D., engaged in a dialogue with regional stakeholders that explored how growth in education and healthcare impacts the everyday economic life of Pennsylvania communities.

"Our communities benefit when we think about healthcare as more than just care delivery," said Congressman Joyce. "Healthcare is also education, workforce development, research, innovation, and economic opportunity. Access to clinical research and clinical trial opportunities is another important part of a strong healthcare ecosystem, which starts with a strong workforce. The challenge and opportunity before us is ensuring that each community's assets are u...