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Tennessee House Bill HJR0319

Tennessee 2023-2024 Regular Session

Tennessee House Bill HJR0319

Introduced
2/27/23  
Engrossed
3/2/23  
Enrolled
3/9/23  

Caption

A RESOLUTION to commend community efforts to reopen the cardiac catheterization laboratory at West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital.

Impact

The resolution underscores the vital role that the cardiac catheterization laboratory plays in the overall healthcare infrastructure of Northwest Tennessee. It notes that, in 2019, the lab treated a substantial number of patients from several nearby counties, around 1,395 individuals, indicating its importance in serving not only local residents but also those from surrounding regions. The revival of the laboratory is deemed essential for the long-term health outcomes and well-being of the community, especially as developmental projects like Blue Oval City and the Port of Cates Landing progress in the area.

Summary

House Joint Resolution 319 (HJR0319) aims to commend the community efforts made to reopen the cardiac catheterization laboratory at West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital. The resolution highlights the significant impact of this laboratory on the local population's health, particularly emphasizing that it provides critical diagnostic and treatment services for heart disease. The facility previously suspended operations in April 2020, which raised concerns about access to essential medical care in the area, especially given the community's reliance on the lab for timely medical interventions.

Contention

Although HJR0319 is a resolution of commendation rather than a controversial bill, it raises awareness about the challenges faced in maintaining healthcare services during economic transitions and infrastructural developments. There may exist differing opinions regarding the timing and efficacy of the reopening efforts, as community members may hold varied perspectives on healthcare priorities amid growth. The resolution serves as a call to action, highlighting the need for an ongoing commitment to community health resources to ensure that as regional development occurs, essential medical services continue to meet public needs.

Latest HJR0319 Activity

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TN SB1464

Health facilities: cardiac catheterization laboratory services.

TN HR0138

A RESOLUTION to honor Dyersburg State Community College on being named the College of the Year.

TN HJR0514

A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of John Hamilton of Dyersburg.

TN SJR0615

A RESOLUTION to honor and commend the employees of the Dyersburg Electric System for their assistance to the Covington Electric System.

TN HJR1321

A RESOLUTION to honor and commend efforts to raise awareness about runners' safety in Tennessee.

TN SCR39

Commends James K. Elrod and the Willis-Knighton Health System on their efforts to become a superior cancer treatment provider and a source for exceptional healthcare in Northwest Louisiana and beyond.

TN HJR0125

A RESOLUTION to honor Charles Robert Jones on his lifetime of service to his community and the State of Tennessee.

TN HJR0326

A RESOLUTION to honor and commend the West Tennessee Violent Crime and Drug Task Force.

TN HJR0995

A RESOLUTION to congratulate Dyersburg City Schools on being named a 2022-2023 Exemplary School District.

TN HJR1004

A RESOLUTION to posthumously honor and commend Taylor Nicole Townsend for her efforts in the fight against human trafficking.

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