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MI SR0207

Resolution

Status

Passed

9/21/2016

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Casperson

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Origin

Senate

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Declares September 2016 as Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month in Michigan
  • Acknowledges pulmonary fibrosis as a debilitating and fatal condition with progressive lung scarring and no known cure
  • Notes that cases are often misdiagnosed or underdiagnosed, with symptoms including shortness of breath, dry cough, fatigue, weight loss, and joint pain
  • Recognizes volunteers, researchers, caregivers, and medical professionals working to improve quality of life for patients and families
  • Honors Mary Ann Nord, who died from the disease, with average survival rates of 3 to 5 years after diagnosis

Legislative Description

A resolution to declare September 2016 as Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.

Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month

Last Action

Adopted

9/21/2016

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