Bill > K00790

This resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim September 2025 as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in New York, highlighting the critical importance of addressing this significant health issue. The resolution emphasizes that prostate cancer is a serious concern, particularly for African American men, with nearly 15,500 New Yorkers diagnosed annually and approximately 1,700 deaths each year, and notes that one in seven men will develop the disease during their lifetime. It calls attention to the need for health equity, early detection, and community education, recognizing that marginalized communities often lack access to necessary health information and preventive services. The resolution encourages citizens to wear a light blue ribbon to promote awareness and support those affected, and underscores the vital role of community leaders, health professionals, and advocates in breaking the silence around men's health and reducing stigma. Ultimately, the resolution aims to support the state's commitment to health justice and ensuring that all men, regardless of race, background, or income, receive the knowledge and care needed to live long, healthy lives.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K790