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Committee hears widespread testimony supporting endometriosis education, statewide resource center and provider training
Summary
SB 5985 would require an online resource center on endometriosis (UW/WSU collaboration), Department of Health training modules, and updates to OSPI learning standards; clinicians and many people with lived experience testified about diagnostic delays, misdiagnosis and life-altering impacts.
The Senate Health and Long Term Care Committee held a lengthy hearing on SB 5985 on Jan. 22, which would establish state-supported resources and education for endometriosis.
Julie Tran, committee staff, said the bill directs the University of Washington — in collaboration with Washington State University and other stakeholders — to create an online resource center focused on endometriosis by July 1, 2028. The Department of Health would develop provider training…
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