Morrison measure ensuring schools can carry and provide undesignated glucagon to treat hypoglycemic emergencies passes Senate
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DEERFIELD — State Senator Julie Morrison advanced legislation that would ensure that schools can provide undesignated prescription glucagon to students with diabetes suffering from a hypoglycemia emergency.
“Diabetes is a life-long disease that requires timely and attentive maintenance to ensure proper blood sugar levels,” said Morrison (D-Lake Forest). “It is imperative that our school professionals are not only equipped with proper training, but have access to life-saving medication that can help avert hypoglycemic emergencies.”
State ensures support for gambling addictions through the Illinois Department of Human Services thanks to Morrison
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DEERFIELD — State Senator Julie Morrison lead a measure that would provide addiction services and resources to Illinoisans affected by gambling disorders.
“Gambling addictions have long burdened residents and families across Illinois – financially destroying lives and creating long-term mental health distress,” said Morrison (D-Lake Forest). “By classifying gambling as a disorder through the Department of Humans Services, the state will be able to provide addiction services to those affected.”
Morrison advances measure through Senate regulating nicotine containing product sales near schools and daycares
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DEERFIELD — State Senator Julie Morrison advanced legislation through the Senate that would regulate the distance between schools and daycare centers where nicotine-containing products can be sold.
“Nicotine continues to be too easy for children to access, putting their future health at risk because of an addictive, cancer causing chemical,” said Morrison (D-Lake Forest). “Increasing the distance between schools, child care centers and establishments where nicotine-containing products can be sold is an important next step to keeping addictive and dangerous products out of the hands of those under the age of 21.”
Morrison advances measure ensuring insurance coverage for seizure detection devices
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DEERFIELD — State Senator Julie Morrison lead legislation through the Senator providing coverage for medically necessary seizure detection devices – bolstering treatment and diagnostic access for those suffering from seizure disorders.
“Detection is a first line defense for many diseases and disorders – but it is only helpful if the technology or education that can alert a patient or their loved ones is accessible to them,” said Morrison (D-Lake Forest). “By expanding access to live-saving medical technology, like seizure detection devices for those suffering from seizure disorders, we are taking an active step in preventing hospitalizations and improving quality of life for residents.”
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