Introduced Version






HOUSE

RESOLUTION No. ___



Introduced by: Brown C


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        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,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the

General Assembly of the State of Indiana:


    SECTION 1. That the Indiana House of Representatives urges the legislative council to direct the Health Finance Commission to study ways for the state to work in a cooperative effort with the American Heart Association to educate the public, provide assistance, collect and share information regarding the best practices in stroke treatment and prevention, and provide opportunities to train appropriate medical personnel in newly developed approaches for preventing and treating stroke.
    SECTION 2. That the Principal Clerk of the House of Representatives shall transmit a copy of this resolution to the American Heart Association.


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HR 1557/DI 84

2002


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