Minority Health Month; April 2025; encourage cholesterol screening; recognize

HR 619 is a symbolic resolution recognizing April 2025 as Minority Health Month, specifically encouraging cholesterol screening to address cardiovascular health disparities. It highlights that heart disease disproportionately affects racial and ethnic minority populations in Georgia and the U.S., citing statistics on higher rates of high cholesterol and cardiovascular disease among Black and Hispanic communities. The resolution urges the Georgia Department of Health to update its cardiovascular plan and increase screening awareness during April, while also aligning with existing federal initiatives like the CDC’s Million Hearts program. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new laws or funding but serves to raise public awareness about preventive health measures.