TITLE: Recognizing February 2015 as Self-Care Month.

SUMMARY: Recognizing February 2015 as Self-Care Month.

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WHEREAS, The observance of Self-Care Month in February 2015 reminds citizens to pay attention to their health; and WHEREAS, A lifelong daily habit of healthy lifestyle choices, self-care encompasses good hygiene practices, awareness of bodily changes, symptom monitoring, and the prevention of infection and illness; it requires knowing when it is appropriate to self-treat conditions and when to seek professional assistance from a health care practitioner; and WHEREAS, Today, consumers have access to a wide range of over-the-counter medications, which may have been developed as such or which may previously have required a prescription; the United States Food and Drug Administration permits the sale of OTC medicine for the treatment of pain and minor health conditions, including colds and allergies; according to a 2012 industry study, every dollar spent on these medicines saved the health care system as much as $7, resulting in $102 billion in annual savings; and WHEREAS, Self-care can reduce unnecessary visits to health care practitioners, saving consumers money while allowing doctors and nurses to spend more time with patients who require their special expertise; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby recognize February 2015 as Self-Care Month and encourage all Texans to remain vigilant about their health. Kuempel Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 553 was adopted by the House on February 23, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House