MS SC627

Designates September 2017 as "Pain Awareness Month" in Mississippi to raise awareness about chronic pain conditions affecting citizens.

Notes that over 100 million American adults suffer from chronic pain including lower back pain, fibromyalgia, and arthritis, with annual costs up to $635 billion in health expenses and lost productivity.

Directs state government agencies to examine implementing recommendations from the 2011 Institute of Medicine report "Relieving Pain in America" to improve pain care, education, and research.

Encourages Mississippi citizens to become informed about chronic pain impacts and support organizations working to provide adequate pain care.

Requires transmission of the resolution to the State Board of Health for distribution and availability to media outlets.