The mission of the American Heart Association is: Building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.
The American Heart Association / American Stroke Association supports and advocates for public policies that will help reduce coronary heart disease, stroke and risk by 25 percent by 2010. The following are the public policy priorities for Ohio in 2009-2010.
♥ Tobacco Prevention Funding
Over the last few years, tobacco prevention in Ohio has been decimated. First, funding was securitized in 2007. The following year, the tobacco prevention foundation was abolished and their endowment seized. While the state provided $6 million for 2008-09 and 2009-10, there is no provision to provide future dollars. Therefore, tobacco prevention funding is even more critical. Ohio will continue to support an equalization of the other tobacco products tax to provide a steady stream of funds for tobacco prevention.
♥ Stroke Systems of Care
Ohio took the first step towards addressing our stroke system of care several years ago. In 2006, Ohio released the Burden of Stroke in Ohio report, which provided greater insight to the state’s system. The next step for Ohio is legislation to address the identified gaps.
♥ Physical Education
While Ohio does have state standards for physical education, next steps are needed. Efforts are underway to improve the quality and quantity all children receive.
♥ Health Education Standards
Ohio does not have Health Education Standards for Schools. By passing national standards, Ohio can ensure children receive quality nutrition education. When coupled with improvements in physical education, we can address the energy in=energy out equation.
♥ Chain of Survival, Good Samaritan
While Ohio previously passed AED Good Samaritan legislation, there are additional adjustments needed. Ohio will work to enhance the current language to encourage additional AED placement.
This is the beginning of a new series on our legislative work. First, we will share the legislative agendas of each state. In a few months, we will share a legislative update to inform advocates of where we stand on our set agenda. Finally, we will have a wrap-up post at the end of legislative session to share our final results.
The American Heart Association / American Stroke Association supports and advocates for public policies that will help reduce coronary heart disease, stroke and risk by 25 percent by 2010. The following are the public policy priorities for Ohio in 2009-2010.
♥ Tobacco Prevention Funding
Over the last few years, tobacco prevention in Ohio has been decimated. First, funding was securitized in 2007. The following year, the tobacco prevention foundation was abolished and their endowment seized. While the state provided $6 million for 2008-09 and 2009-10, there is no provision to provide future dollars. Therefore, tobacco prevention funding is even more critical. Ohio will continue to support an equalization of the other tobacco products tax to provide a steady stream of funds for tobacco prevention.
♥ Stroke Systems of Care
Ohio took the first step towards addressing our stroke system of care several years ago. In 2006, Ohio released the Burden of Stroke in Ohio report, which provided greater insight to the state’s system. The next step for Ohio is legislation to address the identified gaps.
♥ Physical Education
While Ohio does have state standards for physical education, next steps are needed. Efforts are underway to improve the quality and quantity all children receive.
♥ Health Education Standards
Ohio does not have Health Education Standards for Schools. By passing national standards, Ohio can ensure children receive quality nutrition education. When coupled with improvements in physical education, we can address the energy in=energy out equation.
♥ Chain of Survival, Good Samaritan
While Ohio previously passed AED Good Samaritan legislation, there are additional adjustments needed. Ohio will work to enhance the current language to encourage additional AED placement.
This is the beginning of a new series on our legislative work. First, we will share the legislative agendas of each state. In a few months, we will share a legislative update to inform advocates of where we stand on our set agenda. Finally, we will have a wrap-up post at the end of legislative session to share our final results.
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