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This resolution urges Governor Cuomo to designate May 2018 as Hepatitis C Awareness Month in New York to promote education and awareness.
Why it matters
Raising Hepatitis C awareness could lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment. , which is crucial because the disease is often asymptomatic and many infected individuals do not know their status, increasing the risk of complications and transmission.
Highlighting the economic and public health impact. with healthcare costs for Hepatitis C projected to rise above $9 billion nationally by 2024—emphasizes the importance of prevention and education to potentially reduce long-term costs and health burdens.
Focusing on at-risk groups, such as baby boomers and healthcare workers. , reflects a targeted approach that could improve outcomes for populations most affected, and recognizes New York’s leadership in mandating testing for those born between 1945 and 1965.
The resolution underscores the need for public education in the absence of a vaccine. , aiming to equip citizens, healthcare professionals, and emergency workers with information to prevent, detect, and manage Hepatitis C more effectively.
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Proclaim Hepatitis C Awareness Month
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Sponsors
71 Multi-sponsors
- Peter Abbate
- Carmen E. Arroyo
- Jeffrion Aubry
- William A. Barclay
- Charles Barron
- Michael Benedetto
- Michael Blake
- Edward Braunstein
- Harry B. Bronson
- David Buchwald
- Kevin M. Byrne
- Kevin Cahill
- Ron Castorina Jr.
- Vivian Cook
- Clifford Crouch
- Michael Cusick
- Michael DenDekker
- Jeffrey Dinowitz
- Anthony D'Urso
- Steven Englebright
- Joseph Errigo
- Patricia Fahy
- Michael J. Fitzpatrick
- Sandy Galef
- Joseph Giglio
- Deborah Glick
- Richard Gottfried
- Aileen Gunther
- Alicia Hyndman
- Ellen C. Jaffee
- Addie Jenne
- Mark C. Johns
- Billy Jones
- Latoya Joyner
- Peter Lawrence
- Joseph Lentol
- William Magee
- William Magnarelli
- John T. McDonald III
- David McDonough
- Brian D. Miller
- Michael G. Miller
- Melissa Miller
- Michael Montesano
- Angelo J. Morinello
- Walter T. Mosley
- Yuh-Line Niou
- Catherine Nolan
- Robert Oaks
- Daniel O'Donnell
- Felix Ortiz
- Philip Palmesano
- N. Nick Perry
- Victor M. Pichardo
- Edward Ra
- Andrew Raia
- Linda Rosenthal
- Nily Rozic
- Robin Schimminger
- Rebecca Seawright
- Jo Anne Simon
- James Skoufis
- Michaelle C. Solages
- Fred Thiele
- Matthew Titone
- Michele Titus
- Mary Beth Walsh
- Helene Weinstein
- David Weprin
- Jaime R. Williams
- Tremaine Wright
History
- Adopted
- Referred to calendar
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Assembly Resolution No. 1081 BY: M. of A. Zebrowski MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 2018, as Hepatitis C Awareness Month in the State of New York WHEREAS, Hepatitis C is a known public health threat and can lead to more serious health… Show allHide
Assembly Resolution No. 1081 BY: M. of A. Zebrowski MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 2018, as Hepatitis C Awareness Month in the State of New York WHEREAS, Hepatitis C is a known public health threat and can lead to more serious health complications if gone untreated; and WHEREAS, Hepatitis C has been a disease that has little or no public awareness due to its nature as being largely asymptomatic; as many as half of those infected with Hepatitis C are unaware of their status; and WHEREAS, Currently, Hepatitis C infects between three and five million Americans, including an estimated 280,000 New Yorkers, and there are about 34,000 new cases and over 20,000 Hepatitis C related deaths each year in the United States; and WHEREAS, The total health care related costs of Hepatitis C in the United States as of 2011 is approximately $6.5 billion and it is expected to rise to over $9 billion in 2024; and WHEREAS, Hepatitis C is largely not reported and the public is uninformed about the virus; and WHEREAS, Persons born between 1945 and 1965 are disproportionately affected by the disease with an estimated 1 out of 33 baby boomers infected with Hepatitis C; and WHEREAS, New York State has become a leader in promoting testing and awareness of the disease especially among at risk populations; and WHEREAS, New York State became the first State in the Nation to pass a Hepatitis C testing law that mandates that all persons born between
1945 and 1965 are offered a one-time test; and WHEREAS, In the absence of a vaccine for Hepatitis C, emphasis must be placed on other means of disease prevention, including education of health care workers, emergency services workers, veterans and the general… Show allHide
1945 and 1965 are offered a one-time test; and WHEREAS, In the absence of a vaccine for Hepatitis C, emphasis must be placed on other means of disease prevention, including education of health care workers, emergency services workers, veterans and the general public; and WHEREAS, Hepatitis C has been characterized by the World Health Organization as a disease of primary concern to humanity; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 2018, as Hepatitis C Awareness Month in the State of New York, and to urge the citizens of this great Empire State to learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnoses and treatments for Hepatitis C; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New York.
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