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South Carolina General Assembly120th Session, 2013-2014
S. 977
STATUS INFORMATION
Senate ResolutionSponsors: Senator LourieDocument Path: l:\council\bills\gm\29837ac14.docx
Introduced in the Senate on February 4, 2014Adopted by the Senate on February 4, 2014
Summary: Eating Disorder Awareness Day
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
Date Body Action Description with journal page number 2/4/2014 Senate Introduced and adopted (Senate Journal - page 5 )
VERSIONS OF THIS BILL
2/4/2014
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A SENATE RESOLUTION
TO RECOGNIZE THE COMPLEX AND DEVASTATING NATURE OF EATING-DISORDER ILLNESSES AND THE NEGATIVE IMPACT THEY HAVE ON INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED BY THEM, ON THEIR FAMILIES, AND ON THE GENERAL WELFARE OF OUR STATE; TO COMMEND ALL PROFESSIONALS WHO PROVIDE EATING-DISORDER CARE, PARTICULARLY THE EXCELLENT WORK IN TREATING EATING DISORDERS BY THE HEARTH CENTER FOR EATING DISORDERS IN RICHLAND COUNTY; TO SUPPORT NATIONAL EATING DISORDERS AWARENESS WEEK; AND TO DECLARE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2014, “EATING DISORDER AWARENESS DAY” IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
Whereas, an estimated 4,000 adolescents in South Carolina struggle with an eating disorder; and
Whereas, in the United States twenty million women and ten million men will suffer from a clinically significant eating disorder some time in their lives; and
Whereas, eating disorders are serious, potentially life-threatening illnesses that affect not only the physical but also the emotional health of those who suffer from them; and
Whereas, ninety-five percent of those who have an eating disorder are between the ages of 12 and 25; and
Whereas, eating disorders can lead to major medical complications, including cardiac arrhythmia, cognitive impairment, certain cancers, osteoporosis, infertility, kidney failure, and death; and
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Whereas, for females between 15 and 24 years old who suffer from anorexia nervosa, the mortality rate is twelve times higher than the death rate of all other causes of death; and
Whereas, eating disorders affect persons of every race, color, gender, and socioeconomic category; and
Whereas, schools, medical professionals, and other community organizations can play a major role in raising the consciousness about the devastating effects of eating disorders; and
Whereas, eating disorders are treatable when diagnosed early and treated sufficiently; and
Whereas, February 24 through March 1 has been designated as National Eating Disorders Awareness Week; and Whereas, the Hearth Center for Eating Disorders, with its family-centered philosophy and its evidence-based treatment approach opened in May of 2013 and builds on the one hundred four-year history and expertise of the Carolina Children’s Home; and
Whereas, The Hearth is the only residential treatment facility for eating disorders in South Carolina that operates twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week; and
Whereas, The Hearth also offers a partial-hospitalization program that operates twelve hours a day, seven days a week; an intensive outpatient-care program; and an outpatient counseling center; and
Whereas, The Hearth is one of only five programs nationally that accepts Medicaid patients; and Whereas, The Hearth employs a comprehensive staff including psychiatrists, pediatricians, dieticians, nurses, therapists, and other professionals, as well as an on-site certified teacher who assists students to continue their education while undergoing treatment. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate:
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That the members of the Senate of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, recognize the complex and devastating nature of eating-disorder illnesses and the negative impact they have on individuals affected by them, on their families, and on the general welfare of our State; commend all professionals who provide eating-disorder care, particularly the excellent work in treating eating disorders by the Hearth Center for Eating Disorders in Richland County; support National Eating Disorders Awareness Week; and declare Thursday, February 6, 2014, “Eating Disorder Awareness Day” in South Carolina.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be provided to the Hearth Center for Eating Disorders.
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