What's happening
This resolution urges Governor Cuomo to proclaim May 2017 as Hepatitis C Awareness Month in New York State.
Why it matters
Raising awareness of Hepatitis C is critical. because the disease is often asymptomatic, and up to half of those infected may not know they have it—potentially delaying treatment and increasing the risk of severe health complications.
Highlighting the burden on public health and healthcare costs. the resolution points out that Hepatitis C affects millions nationally and tens of thousands in New York, with costs projected to rise significantly, signaling a broader economic and healthcare system impact.
Targeting at-risk populations, especially baby boomers,. matters because this group is disproportionately affected, and specific state laws already mandate testing for those born between 1945 and 1965, showing an ongoing need for focused outreach and policy attention.
The absence of a vaccine means prevention relies on education and awareness,. making a dedicated awareness month an important tool for engaging the public, healthcare workers, and policymakers in prevention, early detection, and treatment efforts.
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Declare Hepatitis C Awareness Month
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Sponsors
64 Multi-sponsors
- Peter Abbate
- William A. Barclay
- Didi Barrett
- Michael Benedetto
- Michael Blake
- Kenneth Blankenbush
- Harry B. Bronson
- David Buchwald
- Kevin Cahill
- Vivian Cook
- Marcos Crespo
- Clifford Crouch
- Michael Cusick
- Michael DenDekker
- Jeffrey Dinowitz
- Anthony D'Urso
- Steven Englebright
- Patricia Fahy
- Michael J. Fitzpatrick
- Sandy Galef
- Joseph Giglio
- Mark Gjonaj
- Deborah Glick
- Richard Gottfried
- Aileen Gunther
- Pamela Harris
- Alicia Hyndman
- Ellen C. Jaffee
- Kimberly Jean-Pierre
- Mark C. Johns
- Mickey Kearns
- Charles Lavine
- Barbara Lifton
- Donna Lupardo
- Chad A. Lupinacci
- William Magee
- William Magnarelli
- John T. McDonald III
- Thomas McKevitt
- Michael Montesano
- Walter T. Mosley
- Dean Murray
- Catherine Nolan
- Daniel O'Donnell
- Felix Ortiz
- N. Nick Perry
- Stacey Pheffer Amato
- Edward Ra
- Andrew Raia
- Jose Rivera
- Linda Rosenthal
- Angelo Santabarbara
- Robin Schimminger
- Rebecca Seawright
- Luis R. Sepúlveda
- Jo Anne Simon
- Aravella Simotas
- James Skoufis
- Phil Steck
- Fred Thiele
- Michele Titus
- Mary Beth Walsh
- David Weprin
- Carrie Woerner
History
- Adopted
- Referred to calendar
Full text
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Assembly Resolution No. 380 BY: M. of A. Zebrowski MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 2017, 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. 380 BY: M. of A. Zebrowski MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 2017, 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 175,000 New Yorkers, and there are about 17,000 new cases and over 16,000 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 2017, 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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