Bill > K00672

This resolution seeks to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim October 4, 2025, as Ostomy Awareness Day in New York State, aligning with the global World Ostomy Day. The resolution provides context about ostomy, which is a surgical procedure creating an abdominal opening (stoma) for waste elimination, often necessary for patients with conditions like Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, or cancer. It highlights the physical and emotional challenges faced by individuals with ostomies, including body image concerns, dietary adjustments, and potential psychological impacts like depression and social isolation. The resolution aims to raise awareness about this serious health condition, emphasizing that individual experiences with ostomy surgery vary greatly, with some viewing it as life-saving while others find it devastating. By requesting the governor to formally recognize this day, the resolution seeks to break stigmas, empower ostomy patients, and increase understanding and support for those living with this medical condition. The resolution also includes a provision to transmit a copy of the resolution to Governor Hochul once it is formally engrossed.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K672