Hirschauer Recognizes Suicide Prevention Month

Sep 16, 2021 | Hirschauer

WEST CHICAGO, Ill. – To raise awareness for Suicide Prevention Month, state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, is highlighting resources for those struggling with their mental health. “Mental health emergencies affect all people, regardless of income, race, gender or...

Hirschauer Sponsored Law Improves Accessibility to Mental Health Care

Sep 15, 2021 | Hirschauer

WEST CHICAGO, Ill. – To increase access to vital mental health services, state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, sponsored a new law to expand insurance coverage for mental health services.   “Accessibility to mental health care, especially as we continue to recover...

Hirschauer-Sponsored Law Expands Access to Affordable Birth Control

Sep 8, 2021 | Hirschauer

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To ensure residents have affordable and accessible healthcare available, state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, sponsored a new law that provides certain types of hormonal contraception over the counter. “According to the Center for Disease...

Hirschauer to Host Job Fair on September 16

Sep 3, 2021 | Hirschauer

WEST CHICAGO, Ill. – To help local employers connect with jobseekers, state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, is hosting a Job Fair at Elgin Community College on Sept. 16. “After a tough year for both employers and job seekers, my office is happy to host a job fair to...

Hirschauer Highlights New Vax Verify Program from Illinois Department of Public Health

Aug 26, 2021 | Hirschauer

WEST CHICAGO, Ill. – Illinois residents can now check their vaccination status and pull up their vaccine card online through a new program from Illinois Department of Public Health and supported by state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia. “As the Delta variant of...

Hirschauer Passed New Law to Protect Students from Trauma

Aug 23, 2021 | Hirschauer

WEST CHICAGO, Ill. –  To help keep students safe during school lockdown drills, state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, sponsored an initiative to implement best practices, while ensuring these drills include trauma-informed approaches and age appropriate content....