Bill > K00669

This resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim June 2025 as Migraine and Headache Awareness Month in New York State, highlighting the significant impact of migraines on millions of people. The resolution provides extensive context about migraine as a neurological disease, noting that it affects 39 million people in the United States, with approximately 18% of women, 6% of men, and 10% of children experiencing these debilitating headaches. The document emphasizes that migraines are more than just severe headaches, often involving symptoms like visual disturbances, nausea, extreme sensitivity to sensory stimuli, and significant disruptions to daily life. It underscores the economic and personal toll of migraines, pointing out that healthcare and lost productivity costs associated with the condition are estimated at $36 billion annually, with over 90% of sufferers unable to work or function normally during an attack. The resolution aims to increase awareness about this serious health condition and support nonprofit organizations working to advocate for migraine patients, ultimately requesting that a copy of the resolution be transmitted to Governor Hochul.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K669