Bill Text: MI HR0153 | 2009-2010 | 95th Legislature | Introduced
Bill Title: A resolution declaring September 2009 as Pain Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 15-7)
Status: (Passed) 2009-09-10 - Adopted [HR0153 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2009-HR0153-Introduced.html
Reps. Leland, Ball, Booher, Terry Brown, Caul, Cushingberry, Dean, Geiss, Gonzales, Haugh, Rick Jones, Robert Jones, Marleau, Miller, Neumann, Polidori, Proos, Rogers, Slavens, Spade, Valentine and Durhal offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 153.
A resolution declaring September 2009 as Pain Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Pain is a serious health problem that affects an estimated 50 million Americans every year; and
Whereas, People who suffer through pain are often marginalized and stigmatized. Thus often not informed of their right to effective pain assessment and management; and
Whereas, Untreated chronic pain may rob the citizens of Michigan of their quality of life -- affecting physical, psychological, social, and spiritual well-being; and
Whereas, According to published estimates, one in five individuals has moderate to severe chronic pain, and a third of those individuals are inhibited from leading an active lifestyle because of it; and
Whereas, It is estimated that more than $100 billion annually is lost in workdays and medical expenses due to pain-related issues. Many citizens, especially the elderly, minorities, and urban and rural poor are unable to get treatment helping them to manage their pain due to high health care costs; and
Whereas, Increased awareness of, and potential cures for, chronic pain can lead to much needed relief; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare September 2009 as Pain Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
