S 1735
Jeanette Acosta Invest in Women’s Health Act of 2019
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The Jeanette Acosta Invest in Women’s Health Act of 2019 aims to improve access to preventative and life-saving cancer screenings for women, particularly those at higher risk. The bill will establish grant programs to support training for healthcare providers, expand funding for existing cancer screening programs, and conduct a study to assess cancer screening rates and identify areas for improvement. It also includes a demonstration project focused on increasing co-testing for human papillomavirus and cervical cancer among women of color.
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