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This resolution, a formal expression of opinion by the Virginia General Assembly, designates September of 2026 and every year thereafter as Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month in Virginia. Pulmonary fibrosis is a serious lung disease that causes scarring and has no cure, with limited treatments that only slow its progression. The resolution highlights the significant contributions of Virginia institutions like Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, Inova Fairfax Medical Campus, and the University of Virginia Health System in addressing this disease, noting that September was already recognized nationally as Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month by the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation to promote awareness and research. The designation aims to encourage Virginians to learn more about the disease, support research, and engage in healthy lifestyles, and the resolution also directs the Clerk of the House of Delegates to inform the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation and post the designation online.

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HJ78