Bill > J00105

This resolution calls on Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim June 1-7, 2025, as Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) Awareness Week in New York State, drawing attention to a chronic inflammatory skin condition that affects approximately 20,000 New Yorkers and 3.3 million Americans. The resolution highlights that HS is an immune disease causing recurring boils in skin folds, disproportionately affecting women and African-American and biracial populations, and often goes undiagnosed for an average of 9 years due to limited healthcare professional awareness. The document seeks to support the Hidradenitis Suppurativa Coalition's efforts to raise public understanding, address healthcare disparities, and create better outcomes for those impacted by the condition. By memorializing this awareness week, the Legislative Body aims to foster community among HS patients, increase public knowledge about the disease, and encourage support for research and improved medical treatment, ultimately recognizing the daily challenges faced by individuals living with this chronic illness.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J105