Bill > HR174

This resolution recognizes July 2025 as "Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania, highlighting important information about juvenile arthritis (JA), a group of rheumatic diseases affecting children 16 years and younger. The resolution provides detailed context about juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), an autoinflammatory disease with an unknown origin that causes the immune system to attack healthy cells, noting that nearly 300,000 U.S. children are affected. It outlines six JIA subtypes, typical symptoms like limping and joint swelling, and emphasizes that most children can expect to live normal lives, with some experiencing remission. The resolution also underscores the importance of specialized pediatric rheumatology teams in diagnosing and managing JIA, describing treatment goals as controlling symptoms, preventing joint damage, and maintaining function through medications, physical and occupational therapy. Additionally, the resolution highlights that children with JIA may be eligible for special school accommodations and state agency services, and that the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is a leader in JIA treatment.

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