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MI HR0350

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/23/2018

Primary Sponsor

Tom Cochran

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Declares May 20-26, 2018, as Invisible Illness Awareness Week in Michigan.
  • Defines invisible illnesses as chronic conditions not easily observed by the public, including lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.
  • Notes that nearly 1 in 2 Americans has a chronic medical condition, with 96 percent living with an invisible ailment.
  • Recognizes that invisible illnesses can negatively affect physical, emotional, economic, educational, and social well-being due to activity limitations and lack of public understanding.
  • Aims to increase awareness and reduce stigma surrounding invisible illnesses to improve care, diagnosis, and support for affected individuals.

Legislative Description

A resolution to declare May 20-26, 2018, as Invisible Illness Awareness Week in the state of Michigan.

Invisible Illness Awareness Week

Last Action

Adopted

5/23/2018

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