Comments on: Politics: Ray LaHood endorses Joan Krupa for 92nd District state rep

By: diane vespa

diane vespa — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 01:54:45 +0000

I spoke with Joan Krupa this evening. They are aware of their website problems and have been experiencing vendor issues. It appears that the problems have been resolved and the website will be up-to-snuff in short order!

By: Sharon Crews

Sharon Crews — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 01:40:43 +0000

Joan Krupa has many other qualifications besides her role in establishing the Heartland Clinic. She actually has quite an impressive resume. I probably would have given Gordon more serious consideration against some other candidate. However, having known Joan for over twenty years, I have personally concluded that she will represent us well at the state level and is indeed capable of “reaching across the aisle.”

By: Mamma Hen

Mamma Hen — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 23:21:54 +0000

That is what i like about Paul, he get the facts before he speaks on a issue . When you do know what your talking about and understands it uo close , like his Mother’s great health care . Its means a lot to see it thru his eyes .. You rock Paul

By: Conrad Stinnett

Conrad Stinnett — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 22:23:36 +0000

Jehan might has well be the Invisible Woman for as much as she is seen in my neck of the woods

By: Paul Wilkinson

Paul Wilkinson — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 20:19:00 +0000

Again, there is investment and support from all three local hospitals. There have been grants written, private donations and funding, business partnerships, etc. , and yes state and federal fundings. I guess I look at it this way. I pay local, state, and federal taxes. I expect to get some return on my dollar. If providing health care for needy individuals in our community is “pork” then I guess I’m a pig..”oink oink”. I think it is a good use of public and private monies, especially when so many uninsured and underinsured use the emergency rooms for primary care physicial responsibilities. The taxpayers also foot that bill, but at much higher prices. It’s a good mixture of funds. While attending the Regional Neighborhood Network Conferences in a variety of cities, I have observed muncipalities form partnerships with the corporate world on projects which have been successful and wish the city of Peoria would also look at these models.

I personally don’t believe that we can afford national health care with simply the federal government footing the bill. I do think that community partnership models like Heartland Clinic will go much further towards that goal of providing health care to both insured and uninsured alike. I’m not a patient personally, My insurance is pretty good through our PPO, but I do know patients, my mom included who recieve excellent care at these clinics. They essentially have family physicians in a clinic setting.

Bravo, I would recommend you call Joan Krupa herself for the specific details of the funding and the growth of Heartland. Additionally, regarding the campaign strategy comment, pretty much all the election campaigns are just starting to get into full swing on both sides of the isle.

By: 11Bravo

11Bravo — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 19:04:50 +0000

Shearer is her campaign manager, so that explains the “as little you know about the candidate and their positions the better” strategy.

And this is a genuine question not a slight at all, but hasn’t the expansion of those clinics been largely through congressional earmarks? I know that there was one just recently. Anyone have any information on how she has been able to grow that organization?

By: Paul Wilkinson

Paul Wilkinson — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 18:42:10 +0000

I will ask questions about the website. I haven’t looked at it in a while and it was still under construction when it did.

By: Mamma Hen

Mamma Hen — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 16:53:37 +0000

Joan Krupa will bring so much to the 92nd . district. If it wasn’t for her hard work strong leadership a lot of people would be dead , due to no health care . But with her strong leadership, real relusts a lot of people have hope . So when you here the change , she has already led the way , as far as crossing parties lines to get the job done . I support her all the … As a democrat . I would honered to have Joan Krupa taking care of my district……..

By: Billy Dennis

Billy Dennis — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 16:33:09 +0000

Honestly, do they not have a biography of her somewhere they can copy and paste on her site’s about page? All it is is a simple WordPress blog.

By: diane vespa

diane vespa — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 16:28:52 +0000

I told the Krupa campaign that same thing a few weeks ago.. that they needed to keep their website up-to-date. Also offered to update her blog for her but so far no response. I believe Joan has outstanding leadership qualities and qualifications and I support her candidacy 100% – but they are very much missing the boat on their website!