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This resolution, a formal request from the New York State Legislative Body, urges Governor Kathy Hochul to officially designate March 2026 as Blood Clot Awareness Month within the state, aligning with the national observance. The resolution highlights that blood clots, which are formations of platelets, proteins, and blood cells that stop bleeding but can sometimes form unnecessarily or fail to dissolve, pose a significant health threat across New York and the nation. It explains that when a clot, or a piece of it (called an embolism), blocks blood flow, it can lead to life-threatening conditions like stroke or heart attack, and emphasizes that blood clots affect people of all ages and backgrounds, are a leading cause of death for new mothers, and are a major factor in hospital readmissions, costing billions of dollars. The resolution underscores that while many blood clots are preventable, early and accurate diagnosis and management are crucial to avoid severe outcomes, and therefore, increasing public awareness at all levels is imperative.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J1347