OH HCR56

Designates November 2012 as Personal Health Care Month in Ohio.

Affirms that disease prevention is more cost-effective than treatment and that early diagnosis with personalized therapeutic interventions reduces costs and human suffering.

Recognizes that chronic diseases can be prevented or better managed when patients make healthier lifestyle choices guided by their physicians.

Emphasizes the importance of understanding individual family health history as a critical component of developing effective preventive health care plans.

Directs the Clerk of the House to transmit authenticated copies of the resolution to the Governor and Ohio news media.