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We're Another Step Closer on Diabetes!

Saturday, June 13, 2009
We're one step closer! This week the Ohio House Health Committee passed HB 81, the Diabetes Cost Reduction Act, without amendments!

Did you know that Ohio is one of only four states that don't require coverage of basic diabetes management equipment? Unfortunately, Ohio's diabetes rates are alarming! Diabetes prevalence has increased by 63.8% over the past decade. Ensuring all patients have access to basic equipment to manage their diabetes will help reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease, the No. 1 killer of Ohioans.

OH House Considering the Diabetes Cost Reduction Act--Send Your Message Now!

While legislation has been considered for years, and other states are already seeing benefits, Ohio is still one of four states yet to pass this type of legislation. Join us in calling for passage of the Ohio Diabetes Cost Reduction Act in 2009!

Please send a quick message today asking your representative to support passage of this critical legislation when it comes up for a vote in the full House.

*To learn more about the American Heart Association's Heart of Diabetes program, check out our website!
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Welcome to the online home for American Heart Association advocacy in the Great Rivers Affiliate! The Great Rivers Affiliate includes Delaware, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

We update regularly about our ongoing legislative issues (for example: tobacco prevention and cessation, childhood obesity, nutrition, stroke and STEMI systems of care, etc). We hope this blog proves to be a resource to keep our amazing advocates up-to-date with our fast-paced legislative happenings!

You don't have to be a doctor to save lives - just an advocate with the American Heart Association and its division the American Stroke Association. In just a few moments, you can make a huge difference. All you have to do is respond to the issues and action alerts that you feel are important.

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