Urges Governor to direct State departments and agencies to decrease fatalities from atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

The bill urges the Governor to direct all relevant State departments and agencies to help decrease the number of fatalities caused by atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). It encourages collaboration with federal and national agencies to establish or expand comprehensive cardiovascular health screening programs. The bill also urges the Department of Health to update the State’s cardiovascular plan to improve care for ASCVD patients. The resolution highlights the high prevalence and cost of ASCVD in the U.S.

Urges Governor to direct State departments and agencies to decrease fatalities from atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

The bill urges the Governor to direct all relevant State departments and agencies to help decrease the number of fatalities caused by atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). It encourages collaboration with federal and national agencies to establish or expand comprehensive cardiovascular health screening programs. The bill also urges the Department of Health to update the State’s cardiovascular plan to improve care for ASCVD patients. The resolution highlights the high prevalence and cost of ASCVD in the U.S.