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IL HR0876

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/28/2010

Primary Sponsor

David Reis

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates January as Cervical Health Awareness Month in Illinois
  • Encourages citizens to recognize the importance of cervical health and early detection of cervical cancer
  • Recognizes patients and survivors of cervical cancer for their courage and determination
  • Notes that approximately 12,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer annually in the U.S., with about 4,000 deaths per year
  • Highlights that over 90% of women with localized cervical cancer survive when caught in early stages through screening tests like Pap tests

Legislative Description

CERVICAL HEALTH AWARENESS MTH

Last Action

Resolution Adopted

4/28/2010

Committee Referrals

Health Care Availability/Accessibility3/8/2010
Rules2/4/2010

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