Georgia 2023-2024 Regular Session

Georgia House Bill HR879

Introduced
1/25/24  
Introduced
1/25/24  
Enrolled
1/25/24  

Caption

Georgia Cancer Control Consortium; part of the Georgia Department of Public Health, HPV Cancer Free GA, Cancer Pathway, and The Susan Jolley Awareness Program; exceptional contributions to cervical cancer education and awareness in Georgia; commend

Impact

The resolution acknowledges that regular screenings and the HPV vaccine are crucial for the prevention of cervical cancer. Notably, the document highlights systemic disparities in healthcare access, particularly among Black and Hispanic women, who face higher incidence rates of HPV-associated cervical cancers. This emphasizes the importance of public health initiatives aimed at improving screening access and HPV vaccination rates, especially in underserved areas within Georgia where access to OB/GYNs is limited.

Summary

House Resolution 879 aims to recognize and commend the efforts of the Georgia Cancer Control Consortium, part of the Georgia Department of Public Health, along with other organizations working towards cervical cancer education and awareness in Georgia. Cervical cancer remains a significant public health issue, with thousands of women diagnosed yearly in the United States, and with over 100 deaths occurring in Georgia alone. This resolution serves to highlight the need for increased awareness and preventative measures concerning cervical cancer, particularly emphasizing the importance of the HPV vaccine, which can prevent 95 percent of cervical cancers.

Contention

While the resolution focuses on education and awareness, underlying tension exists regarding equitable healthcare access. With many counties lacking adequate healthcare facilities and providers, achieving the desired outcomes for cervical cancer prevention may prove challenging. The facts presented in the resolution showcase a pressing need for targeted initiatives and funding to address these disparities, thus raising questions about the state's commitment to ensuring equal access to these critical healthcare services for all women.

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Previously Filed As

GA HR28

Georgia Cancer Control Consortium; part of the Georgia Department of Public Health, HPV Cancer Free GA, Cancer Pathways, and The Susan Jolley Awareness Program; exceptional contributions to cervical cancer education and awareness in Georgia; commend

GA HR714

Georgia Cancer Control Consortium; part of Ga. Dept. of Public Health, HPV Cancer Free GA, Cancer Pathways, the Northwest Ga. Regional Cancer Coalition, & the Susan Jolley Awareness Program; contributions to cervical cancer education & awareness; commend

GA SR448

Georgia Cancer Control Consortium; recognize

GA ACR11

Cervical Cancer Screening and Awareness Month.

GA HR1280

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month; March 2024; recognize; the Georgia Colorectal Cancer Control program; impact on increasing screenings in Federal Qualified Health Clinics in Southwest and Southeast Georgia; commend

GA SR11

Relative to Cervical Cancer Awareness Month.

GA SR55

Relative to Cervical Cancer Awareness Month.

GA SR11

Relative to Cervical Cancer Awareness Month.

GA HR1377

Georgia CORE and the Five Regional Cancer Coalitions; commend; Cancer Prevention Month in Georgia; February 2024; recognize

GA HR501

East Georgia Cancer Coalition; commend

Similar Bills

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