Get involved with Senate Bill 336
"Indiana had the 7th highest stroke rate in the country in 2000,
and ranked 18th in mortality from stroke in 2002. Ten people die from stroke everyday in
Indiana. Currently, more than 2% of the population of Indiana are living with the
sequelae of stroke. The costs for the medical care of patients suffering a stroke in Indiana
was $300 million in 2001."
I haven't found any more recent data, yet.
http://www.ai.org/isdh/publications/pdfs/IndianaStrokeGuidelines.pdf
"There is nothing either good or bad but thinking makes it so."
I'd be interested in what their results were over the time they've been in business. In other words, have they been effective in their education and have the rates in Indiana dropped, remained the same or increased. If what they're doing isn't producing results, why throw more money at them? Just a thought.
"What you won't hear from this campaign or this party is the kind of politics that uses religion as a wedge, and patriotism as a bludgeon -- that sees our opponents not as competitors to challenge, but enemies to demonize." – Barack Obama, June 3, 2008
Good one, too, Sippy! Hola!
"There is nothing either good or bad but thinking makes it so."
Hey, Bard! Long time no see. How YOU doin'?
"What you won't hear from this campaign or this party is the kind of politics that uses religion as a wedge, and patriotism as a bludgeon -- that sees our opponents not as competitors to challenge, but enemies to demonize." – Barack Obama, June 3, 2008
I will definitely send a letter to my senator and representative for the state. This is one that needs to stay active!
The higher we soar the smaller we appear to those who cannot fly.
--Friedrich Nietzsche
I sent a email and Scott Reske responded and said he voted for the bill and thinks it will pass. So we will see.
Compared to what? ; "{$smiley-103}")
"There is nothing either good or bad but thinking makes it so."
Compared to what?
"What you won't hear from this campaign or this party is the kind of politics that uses religion as a wedge, and patriotism as a bludgeon -- that sees our opponents not as competitors to challenge, but enemies to demonize." – Barack Obama, June 3, 2008
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You Can Help Reauthorize the Indiana Stroke Prevention Task Force!
Dear Hoosier,
Stroke is the 4th leading cause of death among Hoosiers and the leading cause of disability in our country. Indiana currently has one of the highest stroke rates in the country and our mortality rate from stroke is also high.
In an effort to combat the impact of stroke in Indiana, the General Assembly created the Indiana Stroke Prevention Task Force in 2004. Unfortunately, the Task Force is set to expire this year unless the General Assembly acts to reauthorize their important work.
Please Help Reauthorize the Stroke Prevention Task Force!
Among other important topics, the Task Force was charged with:
Please CLICK HERE to encourage your State Representative to support Senate Bill 336; a bill that would extend the duties of the task force from July 1, 2008 to July 1, 2012.
Too many Hoosiers die every year as a result of stroke. Many more suffer debilitating, life-changing consequences that not only affect them but their family. Although we have made some overall progress related to stroke and stroke care; much more needs to be done to address this serious health issue.
Please Help Reauthorize the Stroke Prevention Task Force!
If you have any questions please let me know!
Thanks,
Sam
The other PINK meat!