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GA HR1758
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/18/2010
Primary Sponsor
Kathy Ashe
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AI Summary
- Georgia House Resolution commending the Lighthouse Lymphedema Network, a nonprofit organization of lymphedema patients and advocates, for its efforts to educate, promote awareness, and provide support to patients, caregivers, the medical community, and the general public
- Lymphedema is defined as swelling caused by fluid accumulation in body tissue resulting from a genetic condition or disruption of the lymphatic system, requiring life-long management
- Untreated lymphedema can progress to cause high risk of infection, expensive hospitalizations, antibiotic treatments, disability, or death
- The Lighthouse Lymphedema Network visited the Georgia state capitol on March 24, 2010, to meet with legislators and staff and educate members of the General Assembly on living with lymphedema
- Sponsored by Representatives Buckner of the 130th, Day of the 163rd, Walker of the 107th, Cooper of the 41st, Bell of the 58th, and others
Legislative Description
Lighthouse Lymphedema Network; commend
Last Action
House Read and Adopted
3/18/2010
Full Bill Text
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