Rep. Arvind Venkat

Proud to welcome fellow physicians from the Pennsylvania Academy of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery to the State Capitol. Thanks for all you do to improve the health of our community and Commonwealth.

Great to meet with young women from Allegheny County as part of GirlGov. Thank you for engaging in the political process and preparing to lead us into the future.

Learning cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED) are skills that could save a life one day. I encourage everyone to take a class if they are able. Learn more at https://cpr.heart.org/en/training-programs/cpr-and-aed-awareness/cpr-and-aed-awareness-week

Happy Pride Month! I hope every member of the LGBTQ+ community gets a chance to celebrate and be proud of who they are!

It was a great honor to be invited to participate in the Medical Humanities series at Reading Hospital - Tower Health to discuss the importance of physician advocacy. Thank you for the opportunity to discuss my story and how physicians need to lead to improve the health of our patients and communities.

Bladder cancer is a surprisingly common form of cancer, which is why I attended the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN) annual Walk to End Bladder Cancer at North Park this morning. We need to raise awareness of this deadly, but treatable disease and support funding for research.

Today is World Multiple Sclerosis Day. As a physician, I have seen how debilitating this condition can be. I am committed to making sure that those who suffer from MS have access to the healthcare they need to live fulfilling and productive lives.

Check out my latest e-newsletter to read about:
• New funding for Hampton Township School District
• The Park Ranger for a Day contest
• Our outstanding local students
• This weekend's Walk to End Bladder Cancer – and more!
https://www.pahouse.com/venkat/EmailArchive/?id=143815

Great this morning to recognize champions in Boys Tennis, Boys Swimming and Diving, Boys Water Polo, and Girls Slow-Pitch Softball from North Allegheny School District. Congratulations to the players, coaches, parents, and district leaders and staff for your amazing achievements!

Happy to attend a meeting with Secretary Arkoosh hosted by 412 Food Rescue along with Rep. Lindsay Powell and Rep. Emily Kinkead to discuss the Food as Medicine initiative the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and the Office of the Governor of Pennsylvania are championing in this year’s budget. As a physician-legislator I know that good health starts with good nutrition.