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OH HB245
Bill
Status
Engrossed
6/22/2011
Primary Sponsor
Denise Driehaus
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AI Summary
- Enacts section 5.2267 of the Revised Code to designate September as "Pain Awareness Month"
- Establishes the month to raise public awareness and understanding of physical pain and pain management
- Recognizes that physical pain affects tens of millions of Americans and that untreated or inadequately treated pain diminishes quality of life
- Acknowledges economic costs to Ohio including medical expenses, lost wages, reduced productivity, and other pain-related expenses
- Declares that increasing public awareness and promoting access to appropriate pain treatment for Ohioans is vital to reducing suffering
Legislative Description
To designate September as "Pain Awareness Month."
Pain Awareness Month-September
Last Action
To Health, Human Services, & Aging
6/24/2011
Full Bill Text
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