Bill Text: IL HR0860 | 2013-2014 | 98th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Urges the assessment of existing State and federal assistance programs regarding the treatment and study of sarcoidosis.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2014-05-09 - Resolution Adopted [HR0860 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2013-HR0860-Introduced.html

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HOUSE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Sarcoidosis is a rare disease that results from
inflammation; the cause is currently unknown; it usually
develops between the ages of 20 and 40 and almost 90% of the
cases are found in the lungs and lymph nodes, but it can occur
in almost any organ; and
WHEREAS, Sarcoidosis causes small lumps, or granulomas,
which generally heal and disappear on their own; for those
granulomas that do not heal, the tissue can remain inflamed and
become scarred or fibrotic; and
WHEREAS, Sarcoidosis can develop into pulmonary fibrosis,
which distorts the structure of the lungs and can interfere
with breathing; bronchiectasis, a lung disease in which pockets
form in the air tubes of the lung and can become sites for
infection, can also occur; and
WHEREAS, Most sarcoidosis patients do not have symptoms and
can be unaware they have the disease; symptoms include
shortness of breath, a persistent cough, rashes on the face,
arms, or shins, inflammation of the eyes, weight loss, fatigue,
night sweats, fever, pain in the chests, joints, and bones,
swollen lymph nodes, and wheezing; and

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WHEREAS, Treatment for sarcoidosis is unique to the patient
as different treatments work for different people; sometimes
more than one treatment is used and, in many cases, no
treatment is needed; and
WHEREAS, Sarcoidosis occurs in all races and both genders,
but the most susceptible populations seem to be those of
African-American, Scandinavian, and Asian origin; therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
we urge the Department of Human Services, the Department of
Healthcare and Family Services, and the Department of Public
Health to assess the existing State and federal assistance
programs regarding the study and treatment of sarcoidosis; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That we urge the appropriate departments to
conduct hearings, examine the above-mentioned ancillary
issues, and publish a report on their findings; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be
presented to Secretary of Human Services, Michelle R.B.
Saddler, Director of Healthcare and Family Services, Julie

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Hamos, and Director of Public Health, LaMar Hasbrouck.