HI HCR16

Designates March as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month in Hawaii, building on President Ronald Reagan's 1986 declaration and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' 2016 designation of National Bleeding Disorders Month.

Recognizes that hemophilia affects one in every 4,000 live male births and causes severe bleeding from slight injuries, and that bleeding disorders impact thousands of individuals across the United States.

Acknowledges that individuals with bleeding disorders may miss work and school, experience reduced quality of life, and lose ability to perform daily activities without proper treatment.

Encourages the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Education, and Department of Health to raise awareness about common bleeding disorders including hemophilia and Von Willebrand disease, and promote understanding that proper treatment enables healthy, ordinary lifestyles.

Directs transmission of certified copies to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Board of Education Chairperson, Superintendent of Education, Director of Health, and the Governor of Hawaii.