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  • H. RES. 1590 expresses the House of Representatives' support for establishing November 20, 2024, as Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Awareness Day. The resolution highlights the dangers of carbon monoxide, an odorless and colorless gas that can be deadly when inhaled, particularly...

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    The House of Representatives wants everyone to remember November 20, 2024, as a day to learn about carbon monoxide, which is a dangerous gas that you can't see or smell but can make people very sick if they breathe it. They want to remind people to be careful and safe, especially in cars and homes, and to use tools like Safety Hammers to help in emergencies.

  • H. RES. 1124 is a resolution that supports the creation of “APOL1-Mediated Kidney Disease (AMKD) Awareness Day” on the last Tuesday of April each year. It highlights that kidney disease, particularly AMKD, is a serious health issue affecting many Americans, especially in the Black community....

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    This resolution wants to create a special day every year called "APOL1-Mediated Kidney Disease Awareness Day" to help teach people about a type of kidney problem that affects a lot of people, especially in the Black community. It aims to encourage learning about what causes this disease and suggests testing for certain genes in people who might be more at risk.

  • The bill, S. RES. 567, recognizes the widespread problem of burnout among healthcare workers in the United States and emphasizes the importance of improving their well-being. It expresses support for designating March 18, 2024, as the first Health Workforce Well-Being Day of...

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    In this bill, the plan is to have a special day, called Health Workforce Well-Being Day, to help everyone remember how hard doctors, nurses, and other healthcare workers work, and why it's important to make sure they don't get too tired out or stressed. The goal is to support them by making their work life better, but it doesn't have enough details yet on how they will do that.

  • H. RES. 1237 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives that aims to recognize "Necrotizing Enterocolitis Awareness Day." Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a serious condition that affects premature or medically complicated infants, often resulting in severe...

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    H. RES. 1237 is a plan by some grown-ups in the government to have a special day to talk about a sickness that hurts tiny babies who are born early. They want everyone to know how important it is to help these babies, especially by feeding them special milk, and they also want to find out more about why some babies, especially Black babies, get sick more often than others.

  • S. RES. 590 designates March 15, 2024, as "Long COVID Awareness Day" to raise awareness of the condition. The resolution recognizes the challenges faced by patients and their families, commends medical professionals and researchers working on Long COVID, and encourages...

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    S. RES. 590 is like a special day to remind everyone about Long COVID, a condition that makes some people sick for a long time after having COVID-19. This day on March 15, 2024, is to help people learn more, thank doctors and scientists, and figure out ways to help those who are sick.