Pennsylvania SR 114: A Resolution recognizing the month of May 2019 as "Community Action Month" in Pennsylvania.

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PRINTER'S NO. 859
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No. 114
Session of
2025
INTRODUCED BY SCHWANK, TARTAGLIONE, L. WILLIAMS, COMITTA AND
FONTANA, MAY 30, 2025
REFERRED TO RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, MAY 30, 2025
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the month of June 2025 as "Migraine and Headache
Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Headache disorders, including migraine, cluster
headache, new daily persistent headache, spinal CSF leak,
orofacial pain disorders and other neurological headache
diseases affect more than 40 million Americans and over 1.1
billion people worldwide; and
WHEREAS, Headache diseases are among the leading causes of
disability globally, disproportionately impacting women,
veterans and historically marginalized communities; and
WHEREAS, An estimated 4 million Americans live with chronic
migraine, experiencing symptoms 15 or more days per month, yet
access to specialized care remains limited; and
WHEREAS, Significant racial and socioeconomic disparities
persist with Black, Hispanic and native and indigenous
populations facing higher rates of underdiagnosis and inadequate
treatment; and
WHEREAS, Veterans and military personnel experience higher
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rates of post-traumatic headache and migraine due to traumatic
brain injuries sustained in service; and
WHEREAS, Cluster headache is recognized as one of the most
excruciating medical conditions, affecting approximately one in
1,000 Americans; and
WHEREAS, There is a severe shortage of headache specialists
with fewer than 800 certified headache medicine specialists
nationwide, creating significant barriers to care, particularly
for rural and underserved communities; and
WHEREAS, Headache diseases place a severe economic burden,
costing U.S. companies over $78 billion annually in lost
productivity and healthcare expenses; and
WHEREAS, The symptoms of headache disorders extend beyond
head pain, often impacting vision, cognitive function, balance
and daily activities, with attacks lasting hours to days; and
WHEREAS, Stigma and misinformation have historically stifled
research, treatment innovation and public awareness, leaving
many patients undiagnosed and untreated; and
WHEREAS, Individuals with headache disorders are at an
increased risk for developing depression and suicidal ideation,
underscoring the urgent need for comprehensive care and mental
health support; and
WHEREAS, Migraine is a common headache disorder in children
and adolescents, affecting up to 10% of school-aged children and
up to 28% of adolescents; and
WHEREAS, All individuals living with headache diseases
deserve equitable, timely and affordable access to effective
treatments to improve their quality of life; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate recognize June 2025 as "Migraine
and Headache Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania; and be it further
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RESOLVED, That the Senate encourage all citizens, healthcare
professionals and policymakers to support awareness, research
and improved access to care for headache diseases.
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