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Improving Emergency Response and Treatment of Stroke in Illinois

How can we improve emergency response and treatment of stroke?

Support and co-sponsor SB 1516, Amendment 1 and HB 2244, Amendment 1. This legislation reflects consensus among all major stakeholders including the American Stroke Association (a division of the American Heart Association), the Illinois Hospital Association, EMS representatives statewide as well as the Illinois Department of Public Health.

Learn more about key elements of this legislation.


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