Thursday, December 6, 2012

Kearney, Niehaus Introduce Breast Health Legislation


Today, Senate Minority Leader Eric H. Kearney (D-Cincinnati) and President Tom Niehaus (R- New Richmond) introduced key health legislation to provide Ohio women with additional information when undergoing breast exams.  

Senate Bill 392 will require physicians to inform women of their breast density and possible risks following a mammogram. Breast density is a measure used to describe the proportion of the different tissues that make up a woman’s breasts.

According to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation, women with high breast density are four to five times more likely to get breast cancer than women with low breast density.

“I introduced this legislation because it provides another preventative tool for women in the war against breast cancer,” said Senator Kearney. “Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United States. By having this additional information, women will be able to make proactive choices in managing their health.”

If passed, Ohio would be the sixth state to implement a law requiring disclosure to patients following Connecticut, Texas, Virginia, California and New York. Federal legislation has also been introduced in the U.S. House.

"I am pleased to join Senator Kearney in this effort to help women become more aware of those factors that might help with early detection of breast cancer," Senator Niehaus said. 

Connecticut was the first state to institute the regulation in 2009 after Nancy Cappello lobbied state legislators following the discovery of cancer that her mammogram screening missed. 

Senators Cafaro & Obhof Honors OSU Football Coach Urban Meyer in Ohio Senate

December 5, 2012- Senators Capri Cafaro and Larry Obhof honor OSU Football Coach Urban Meyer during
Senate Session. 

Senator Capri Cafaro (D-Hubbard) and Senator Larry Obhof (R-Medina)  released the following statements after presenting The Ohio State University Football Coach Urban Meyer with a Senate Resolution honoring him for his leadership with a 12-0 football season on December 5th during Senate Session.

Senator Cafaro:

“As a fellow native of Northeast Ohio, it was a privilege to present Coach Meyer with a Senate Resolution honoring him for his leadership with The Ohio State Football team this season. It is an honor to represent Coach Meyer’s home community of Saybrook Township, and as someone who represents I know the great pride he has brought to our area. He embodies the values of Ashtabula such as perseverance, dedication, and a commitment to excellence.”

Senator Obhof:

"Urban Meyer coached the OSU football team to an extraordinary season, but he is more than a football coach," Obhof said. "He works to ensure that his players are prepared for life after football, and encourages them to be role models for the university."

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Senator Gentile Talks About His Ohio Veterans Opportunity Bill on Ohio in Focus



State Senator Lou Gentile (D-Steubenville) talks about his Veterans Opportunity Bill which would expand the educational and professional opportunities for Ohio's veterans. He also discusses his priorities for the next General Assembly.

The Caucus


Minority Leader Eric H. Kearney - Cincinnati - 9th District
Assistant Minority Leader Joe Schiavoni - Canfield - 33rd District
Minority Whip Nina Turner - Cleveland - 25th District
Assistant Minority Whip Edna Brown - Toledo - 11th District
Senator Tom Sawyer - Akron - 28th District
Senator Charleta B. Tavares - Columbus - 15th District
Senator Shirley Smith - Cleveland - 21st District
Senator Michael J. Skindell - Cleveland - 23rd District
Senator Lou Gentile - Steubenville - 30th District
Senator Capri S. Cafaro - Hubbard - 32nd District

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