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GA HR1620
Resolution
Status
Passed
6/22/2020
Primary Sponsor
Teri Anulewicz
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AI Summary
- Recognizes January 15, 2020, as Cervical Cancer Day and January 2020 as Cervical Health Awareness Month in Georgia
- Notes that cervical cancer affects nearly 13,000 American women annually, with Georgia's rate exceeding the national average
- Highlights that approximately 15% of women in Georgia have not had a cervical cancer screening test in the last three years as recommended
- Recognizes Cancer Pathways, Chamblee Children's Clinic, Latin American Medical Center, Northside Hospital Cancer Institute, and Sumter Pediatrics Leesburg for outstanding success in cervical cancer vaccination efforts
- Encourages all women to utilize screening tests and vaccines and urges parents to consider vaccinating their children against cervical cancer
Legislative Description
Cervical Cancer Day; January 15, 2020; Cervical Health Awareness Month; January 2020; recognize
Last Action
House Read and Adopted
6/22/2020
Full Bill Text
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