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Senate Approves Resolution to Improve Women’s Cardiovascular Health

On May 21, the Senate approved, by unanimous consent, a resolution (S. Res. 454) recognizing the importance of providing preventative heart screenings to women through primary care.

Sponsored by Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), the resolution commits to “improving the heart health of all women, tearing down the barriers that prevent women from getting screened for heart disease, ensuring women are provided with personalized lifestyle modification recommendations and support, and ensuring every woman has a healthy heart.”

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