To raise awareness of a rare lung disease and a Grove City woman who has done extraordinary work on behalf of individuals with the condition, Rep. Tedd Nesbit sponsored House Resolution 1153, which designated the month of November 2018 as “Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness Month” in Pennsylvania. The legislation also commended the work of the Pulmonary Hypertension Association, of which Merle Reeseman is a volunteer. Pulmonary hypertension, which she was diagnosed with, is a rare disorder causing intolerable blood pressure levels in the arteries between the lungs and heart. Early diagnosis can lead to early treatment and the possibility of an improved quality of life. Nesbit is pictured with Reeseman, presenting her with a copy of the House resolution which passed the House unanimously on Oct. 12.

Rep. Tedd Nesbit was named the Legislator of the Year by the Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society (POS) at an event in October. He was honored for his work to secure passage of a new law that now requires opioids to be prescribed electronically, thereby helping to prevent the fraudulent use of prescription pads that is fueling the opioid epidemic. Pictured with him are (from left) Jonathan Garino, M.D., second vice president; Asif Ilyas, M.D., first vice president; and Angela Rowe, D.O., president. To read more about the legislation and the award, click here.