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IL SR0226

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/31/2021

Primary Sponsor

Karina Villa

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Origin

Senate

102nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Declares November 4, 2021 as Genetic Counselor Awareness Day in Illinois
  • Recognizes over 150 certified genetic counselors working in Illinois across prenatal, fertility, pediatrics, metabolic, cardiovascular, neurology, and cancer care specialties
  • Acknowledges genetic counselors provide patients and families with healthcare information, guidance, and emotional support for understanding family history and genetic testing options
  • Recognizes genetic counselors help streamline healthcare by ensuring appropriate tests are ordered, avoiding unnecessary costs, and helping patients and providers understand complex test results
  • Expresses support for genetic counselors using human genome sequencing research to improve lives throughout Illinois

Legislative Description

GENETIC COUNSELORS DAY

Last Action

Resolution Adopted

5/31/2021

Committee Referrals

Health5/29/2021
Assignments4/19/2021

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