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HI HR118

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/13/2013

Primary Sponsor

Nicole Lowen

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates one day in September 2013 as Hydrocephalus Awareness Day in Hawaii to increase public awareness of the condition and support for affected families
  • Recognizes that hydrocephalus affects approximately 1 out of 500 babies born and occurs when excess fluid builds up in the brain due to obstruction of proper fluid drainage
  • Notes that the U.S. Congress designated September as National Hydrocephalus Awareness Month in 2009
  • Acknowledges the efforts of the Hawaii Chapter for the Pediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation and various professional, community, and medical organizations in raising awareness
  • Requires certified copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Governor, Director of Health, and Hawaii Chapter of the Pediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation

Legislative Description

Hydrocephalus Awareness Day

Last Action

The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

3/27/2013

Committee Referrals

Health3/18/2013

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