Loading chat...

IN HCR0014

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/23/2014

Primary Sponsor

Gail Riecken

Click for details

Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes January 2014 as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month in Indiana
  • Approximately 250 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer annually in Indiana, with one woman dying every three days from the disease
  • Indiana ranks 46th out of 50 states in HPV vaccination rates, at only half the rate of top-performing states
  • Emphasizes the importance of preventive measures including regular Pap tests and HPV vaccination to reduce cervical cancer incidence
  • Encourages improved access to preventive services and high-quality medical care to overcome barriers to care for all women

Legislative Description

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing January 2014 as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month.

Last Action

Representative Richardson added as coauthor.

1/27/2014

Full Bill Text

No bill text available