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Uterine Fibroid Research and Education

Federal

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Uterine Fibroids Research and Education Act (found on the Internet at Thomas- U.S.)

House of Representatives and Senators by State (Office of the Clerk web site)

Congresswoman Tubbs Jones Joins Senator Mikulski to Fight for Increased Funding for Uterine Fibroid Research & Education, Legislation to Double Funding at NIH - Press Release June 22, 2005

State

State Senators and House of Representatives will be able to answer questions about uterine fibroid research, education, and legislation. Another group is the Health and Human Services Committee.

Pennsylvania State Senators and House of Representatives http://www.legis.state.pa.us

Health Insurance by States (High Risk Pools) - Denial of health insurance due to pre-existing medical conditions.

Pennsylvania Health & Human Services Committee, State Representative George T. Kenney, Jr., Chairman, 717-787-8523.

Pennsylvania Health Care Unit: Online Health Care Complaint Form 1-877-888-4877, e-mail healthcare@attorneygeneral.gov, web site at www.attorneygeneral.gov/

Articles

"Legislation Reform Needed Update (Part 1): Uterine Fibroid Informed Consent Form, Physician Continuing Education, Federal Legislation, and Women’s Education"- written by Hope Waltman

"Legislation Reform Needed-Uterine Fibroid Research, Education, Alternative Treatments, and Surgical (Operation) Consent Form"- written by Hope Waltman-Today's Woman September 2002 Issue, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Legislation Article

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