Bill Text: MI SR0020 | 2017-2018 | 99th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution to designate the month of March 2017 as Michigan Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2017-03-07 - Adopted [SR0020 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2017-SR0020-Enrolled.html
SR20, As Adopted by Senate, March 7, 2017
Senator Schmidt offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 20.
A resolution to designate the
month of March 2017 as Michigan Bleeding Disorders Awareness
Month.
Whereas,
Hemophilia and related bleeding disorders are genetic conditions
affecting thousands of people in the State
of Michigan; and
Whereas, T he
standard of care for the treatment of these disorders is to replace absent
clotting proteins, also known as clotting factors cCharacterized by the absence of one or more of
several clotting proteins necessary to control bleeding, the standard of care
for the treatment of these disorders is to replace absent clotting proteins,
also known as clotting factors;
and
Whereas,
Wwithout treatment, people with hemophilia
and other related bleeding disorders face frequent, painful episodes of
bleeding into their joints and muscles. Bleeding can also involve the internal
organs and the brain that can be life threatening. Recurrent bleeding episodes
result in frequent hospitalizations, permanent disability, and chronic pain.
Bleeding episodes often result in lost time at work and school, decreased
quality of life and inability to perform basic living activities; and
Whereas, Specialized care provided by Michigan’s nine federally recognized Hemophilia Treatment Centers (HTCs) reduce morbidity and mortality among people with bleeding disorders. HTCs offer patients wrap-around care that includes a variety of services, including medical, nursing, dental, social work, physical therapy, and nutrition; and
Whereas, In 1986, President Ronald Reagan designated March as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month; now, therefore, be it
Resolved
by the Senate, That every year we recognize the
month of March 2017 as Michigan Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month.
