Search Results: keywords:"health awareness campaigns"

  • S. RES. 841 — Designating September 2024 as National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:256

    S. RES. 841 designates September 2024 as "National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month" in the United States. The resolution highlights the significant impact of childhood cancer, noting that it affects over 14,500 children under 19 each year and remains a leading cause of death...

    Simple Explanation

    In September 2024, everyone is encouraged to think about and support kids who have cancer, with special events and activities to help people understand the illness better and honor the brave kids going through it.

  • H. RES. 277 — Supporting the designation of May 2025 as National Myositis Awareness Month.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:153

    H. RES. 277 is a resolution that supports naming May 2025 as "National Myositis Awareness Month." The resolution highlights the challenges faced by those with myositis, a group of rare and chronic muscle-wasting diseases, and emphasizes the need for more research into their...

    Simple Explanation

    In May 2025, people want everyone to learn about myositis, which is a group of rare diseases that make muscles weak. The aim is to help people know more about these illnesses so they can support those affected and find better ways to treat them.