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GA SR1007
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/18/2016
Primary Sponsor
Dean Burke
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AI Summary
- March 2, 2016, is designated as Georgia CORE Day at the state capitol, commending the Georgia Center for Oncology Research and Education for its public service
- Georgia CORE is a public-private partnership based in Atlanta that works to provide higher quality, better organized, and more cost-effective cancer care to all Georgia citizens
- Funding for Georgia CORE comes from individual contributions, grants, foundation support, clinical trials and research grants, Tobacco Settlement funds, and Breast Cancer License Tag proceeds
- Georgia CORE's research network of leading oncology practices, hospitals, and academic centers provides care to two-thirds of all new cancer cases in the state, with 13 named affiliate institutions including Winship Cancer Institute at Emory University and Northside Hospital Cancer Institute
- The organization operates in four areas: exchanging best practices among health care professionals, expanding access to clinical trials and treatments, promoting cancer awareness and screening, and supporting patients, caregivers, and survivors
Legislative Description
Georgia CORE Day; recognize March 2
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted
2/18/2016
Full Bill Text
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