PA HR168

Designates April 2025 as "World HIE Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania to raise awareness about hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, a brain injury caused by oxygen deprivation

Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) affects 2 to 3 out of every 1,000 live births and can result from causes including placental insufficiency, uterine rupture, umbilical cord complications, and delivery trauma

75% to 80% of infants born with HIE survive, but 50% to 70% of survivors experience seizures and 30% to 40% develop developmental disabilities such as cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and cognitive delays

Recognizes Hope for HIE, an organization that provides resources, guidance, and community support for families affected by the condition