DE SCR42

Designates February 2018 as "Self-Care Month" in Delaware through concurrent resolution of the Senate and House.

Recognizes self-care as a cornerstone of reducing healthcare costs, with over-the-counter medicines saving the U.S. healthcare system $102 billion annually.

Identifies self-care practices including good hygiene, nutritious diet, regular exercise, infection prevention, and responsible medication use and disposal.

States that the FDA deems over-the-counter medicines safe and effective for treating minor acute and chronic conditions such as pain, colds, and allergies.

Promotes self-care as part of a person-centered care model to reduce total healthcare costs in Delaware and nationally.