Bill > J00278

This resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 17, 2025, as Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) Awareness Day in New York, highlighting the serious nature of this medical condition that primarily affects premature infants. NEC is a complex intestinal disease that is the leading cause of death for hospitalized premature infants after two weeks of age, causing severe inflammation that can damage intestinal tissue and often results in infant mortality. The resolution emphasizes that thousands of babies develop NEC annually, with significant healthcare costs estimated at approximately $5 billion per year, and notes that while the disease cannot be fully prevented, certain measures like breast milk and pasteurized donor human milk can help reduce risks. The document also draws attention to healthcare disparities, pointing out that Black infants are disproportionately affected by NEC, and highlights the work of the NEC Society, a nonprofit organization dedicated to research, education, and advocacy around this condition. By seeking to designate an awareness day, the resolution aims to increase public understanding of NEC, support affected families, and promote ongoing research and prevention efforts.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J278