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GA HR1758

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/18/2010

Primary Sponsor

Kathy Ashe

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Origin

House of Representatives

2009-2010 Regular Session

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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