HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE
INTERIM OF 2008
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH |
Rep. Josh Green, M.D., Chair |
Rep. John Mizuno, Vice Chair |
Rep. Karen Leinani Awana |
Rep. Karl Rhoads |
Rep. Della Au Belatti |
Rep. Maile S. L. Shimabukuro |
Rep. Joe Bertram, III |
Rep. James Kunane Tokioka |
Rep. Rida T.R. Cabanilla |
Rep. Gene Ward, Ph.D. |
NOTICE OF MEETING
DATE: |
Monday, June 23, 2008 |
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10 a.m. |
PLACE: |
Conference Room 329 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
This purpose of this Informational Briefing is to review the impact of Lupus in Hawaii, the services and programs that are available to individuals with Lupus and prospective policies to effectively deal with Lupus in Hawaii.
Lupus is a widespread and chronic (lifelong) autoimmune disease that causes the immune system to attack the body's own tissue and organs, including the joints, kidneys, heart, lungs, brain, blood, and skin. Although there is no cure for Lupus, we now know there are genetic factors, environmental triggers and certain types of drugs that can cause Lupus.
The immune system normally protects the body against viruses, bacteria, and other foreign materials. However, for those that suffer from Lupus, their immune system loses its ability to tell the difference between foreign substances and its own cells and tissue. The immune system then makes antibodies directed against itself.
The following agencies and representatives have been invited to participate in the briefing:
The Director of the State Department of Health or her designee; and
Medical Doctors and experts dealing with Lupus; and
Representatives from Lupus Hawaii; and
Healthcare providers and organizations dealing with Lupus.
No public testimony will be accepted.
If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids and/or services to participate in the public hearing process (i.e., sign language interpreter or wheelchair accessibility), please contact the Committee Clerk at 586-6050 at least 24 hours prior to the hearing for arrangements. Prompt requests submitted help to ensure the availability of qualified individuals and appropriate accommodations.
For further information, please call the Committee Clerk at 586-6050.
Selected meetings are broadcast live. Check the current legislative broadcast schedule on the "Capitol TV" Web site at www.capitoltv.org OR call 550-8074.
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________________________________________ Rep. Joshua B. Green, M.D. Chair |
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