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GA HR1620

Resolution

Status

Passed

6/22/2020

Primary Sponsor

Teri Anulewicz

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019-2020 Regular Session

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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