A resolution designating March 6, 2016, as the first annual "World Lymphedema Day". 2016-03-03 Passed Senate without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Urges that advocates and health care providers that battle lymphedema be recognized. (Lymphedema is a painful and destructive swelling caused by a blockage in the lymphatic system.)

Designates March 6, 2016, as World Lymphedema Day.

]]> 2016-03-03 Introduced in Senate Urges that advocates and health care providers that battle lymphedema be recognized. (Lymphedema is a painful and destructive swelling caused by a blockage in the lymphatic system.)

Designates March 6, 2016, as World Lymphedema Day.

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