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IN HCR0016

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

1/19/2018

Primary Sponsor

Sharon Negele

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges recognition of January 2018 as Cervical Cancer Screening and Awareness Month in Indiana
  • Nearly 13,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer annually in the United States, with over 4,000 deaths per year
  • In Indiana, over 250 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year, with one woman dying every three days
  • Cervical cancer is almost 100 percent preventable through education, prevention, and screening, yet many women lack access to preventative services and follow-up care
  • Principal Clerk of the House must transmit a copy of the resolution to the governor's office, Indiana State Department of Health commissioner, and the secretary of the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration

Legislative Description

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the recognition of January 2018 as Cervical Cancer Screening and Awareness Month.

Last Action

Returned to the House

1/19/2018

Full Bill Text

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