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Hunter Minority Breast Cancer Initiative Approved by Public Health Committee

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Category: Health & Human Services
Wednesday, May 08, 2013 04:24 PM

Hunter-BreastCancerState Senator Mattie Hunter has a long tradition of advocacy of minority disparities and breast cancer issues. The Senate Majority Caucus Whip continued that legacy this week as she passed out of committee legislation addressing breast health education for minorities.

“Minorities facing breast surgery are not being made aware of all of their options,” Hunter said. “Overcoming this disparity by inspiring greater awareness and educating citizens on all their choices is what we’re accomplishing with this legislation.”

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Hunter COPD Awareness Effort Passes Committee

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Category: Health & Human Services
Friday, May 03, 2013 09:26 AM

Hunter-COPDState Senator Mattie Hunter, a constant champion for wellness in the General Assembly, helped Illinois take strides toward better public health when she passed out of committee a substantive measure dealing with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

“This is an extremely important health issue we must pay attention to and get serious about combating with increased understanding," Hunter said. "Education and greater awareness of this problem to save lives is our goal.”

Hunter is sponsoring House Bill 1455 declaring November COPD Awareness Month in Illinois.

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Hunter Medical Aid for Incarcerated Passes Committee

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Category: Health & Human Services
Friday, May 03, 2013 09:22 AM

Hunter-MedicAidTrue to her belief that quality medical care is what everyone deserves, Sen. Mattie Hunter supported a measure that won the approval of the Senate Human Services Committee extending health care assistance opportunities to the imprisoned.

"Whether in jail or not, you are a person and your health is valuable and a priority," Hunter said, "That is what I'm trying to achieve with this legislation. Being in a penitentiary in no way equates to an individual being undeserving of quality medical attention."

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Hunter Measure Advocating Breast Health Awareness Passes Senate

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Category: Health & Human Services
Tuesday, April 23, 2013 05:01 PM

030113js 0117While mammograms have increasingly become a standard part of health care, many are not aware of the issues related to dense breast tissue. For instance, dense breast tissue makes it harder for doctors to accurately read cancer-screening mammograms and can be associated with increased breast cancer risks.

State Sen. Mattie Hunter is trying to raise awareness through education. She is the chief sponsor of a proposed law that would require doctors to inform individuals if dense breast tissue is found and provide them information about what it means.

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More Articles …

  1. Hunter Recognizes Alcohol Awareness Month
  2. Hunter Acknowledges Autism Awareness Month
  3. Hunter reacts to governor’s budget address
  4. Senator Mattie Hunter Supports Go Red For Women at Illinois Capitol
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417-C Capitol Building
Springfield, IL 62706
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2929 S. Wabash Ave., Suite 102
Chicago, IL 60616
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