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House Bill 415). Despite the intentions of 6. Cervical Cancer. Texas Department of
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Gaps and disparities still exist, but we are 2021.
cautiously optimistic for the future. In the leg- 7. Breast Cancer. Texas Department of State
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passed to further the care and well-being of May 19, 2021. Accessed June 16, 2021.
Texas women. In the meantime, physicians 8. Texas | State Profiles for Women’s Health.
can share this information with their patients Kaiser Family Foundation. https://www.
to help them optimize their health. kff.org/interactive/womens-health-pro-
files/?activeState=Texas&activeCatego-
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