A Resolution designating the month of September 2025 as "Histiocytosis Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
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Overview
This resolution aims to raise awareness about histiocytosis, a group of rare disorders involving an overproduction of white blood cells. It proposes designating September 2025 as ‘Histiocytosis Awareness Month’ in Pennsylvania. The goal is to increase public and medical community understanding of these disorders and the advancements made in their research and classification.
Key provisions
- Designates September 2025 as ‘Histiocytosis Awareness Month’ in Pennsylvania.
- Recognizes the rarity of histiocytosis disorders.
- Acknowledges advancements in research and classification of these disorders over the past 20 years.
- Identifies histiocytic disorders as potentially leading to organ damage and tumor formation.
- Highlights the importance of a common language for diagnosis and treatment.
Who is affected
- Individuals affected by histiocytosis disorders and their families.
- The general public in Pennsylvania.
- The medical community in Pennsylvania.
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