A RESOLUTION urging the legislative council to assign
the Health Finance Commission the task of studying ways for
the state to work in a cooperative effort with the American
Heart Association in educating the public regarding strokes.
Whereas, Strokes are America's No. 3 killer, afflicting
600,000 people each year;
Whereas, A stroke has a devastating impact on individual
lives and adds a significant burden to the financing of health
care costs in Indiana;
Whereas, Educating the public about the warning signs of a stroke and encouraging hospital and emergency medical
personnel to make stroke assessment and treatment high
priorities will reduce critical delays in stroke treatment, saving
and improving a great many lives, and reducing financial
burdens upon the health care system; and
Whereas, The House of Representatives recognizes the
importance of prevention, early intervention, and
rehabilitation: Therefore,
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