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This resolution calls on Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim March 2025 as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month in New York, recognizing the significance of raising public understanding about genetic conditions that affect blood clotting, such as hemophilia, Von Willebrand disease, platelet disorders, and sickle cell anemia. The resolution highlights that bleeding disorders can impact more than one in 100 New Yorkers, causing symptoms like prolonged bleeding, pain, joint/muscle damage, and potentially organ failure, and notes the historical context of these conditions—from having no treatment before 1965 to experiencing tragic consequences in the 1980s with contaminated blood treatments, to current medical advances that now allow patients to lead full, productive lives. By memorializing this awareness month, the legislative body aims to encourage early detection, prompt treatment, and broader public understanding of these complex medical conditions, ultimately supporting those affected by bleeding disorders. The resolution will be transmitted to Governor Hochul as an official request to recognize and raise awareness about these important health challenges.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J542