by Joe Giatras | May 24, 2024 | Newsletters
COVER STORY Remembering the fallen As we prepare for the coming holiday weekend, let’s not forget that Memorial Day was established to honor the brave men and women who have given their lives to defend our country. I hope you’ll find time on Monday, May...
by Joe Giatras | May 16, 2024 | Newsletters
COVER STORY Addressing generic drug shortages If you need a prescription drug to treat an illness or stay healthy, your health insurance company should not be able to deny you just because a generic version of that drug is not available. That’s why I sponsored...
by Joe Giatras | May 9, 2024 | Newsletters
COVER STORY Resources for Mental Health From my first days as a State Representative, I have been focused on helping people in our district and across Illinois get access to affordable, professional mental health care. As we mark Mental Health Awareness Month, I think...
by Joe Giatras | May 2, 2024 | Newsletters
COVER STORY It’s Lilac Time in Lombard! This is the time of year when the Lilac Village really lives up to its name. Lilacia Park is absolutely abloom right now, and the scent of the lilacs is just intoxicating. Starting this Saturday through Sunday, May 19,...
by Joe Giatras | Apr 25, 2024 | Newsletters
COVER STORY Cutting red tape for nursing licenses In the years since the global pandemic struck, our healthcare system has been strained to the breaking point. All across the country, we’re seeing severe nursing shortages that are creating severe stresses for...
by Joe Giatras | Apr 19, 2024 | Newsletters
COVER STORY National Autism Awareness Month When I was growing up, most of us didn’t know very much about autism, and there was a painful lack of available resources for people living with autism and their families. Since then, we’ve made so much progress,...
