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Pennsylvania Health Policy

You're the Cure GRA On Thursday, May 31, 2012
It’s been a remarkable time for health policy in PA! 

Last week, Senate Bill 351, PA’s Good Samaritan bill, unanimously passed the Senate. This bill will protect PA’s citizens, businesses and off-duty first responders from personal liability when they are trying to do the right thing in an emergency. Stay tuned as the bill moves to the House!

On May 22nd, House Bill 1400, legislation that would recognize Primary Stroke Centers in PA and lay the foundation for improved care for stroke victims, gained final passage through concurrence from the House and is headed to the Governor’s desk. Thanks so much to our volunteers and stroke advocates who have been working with us on this important legislation since 2006. What a great way to wrap up American Stroke Month!

We couldn’t do it without you—the volunteers and advocates who reach out to your lawmakers letting them know that heart-healthy policies are important to the people of Pennsylvania. THANK YOU!



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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!

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