May, 2017 Archives
Syringomyelia Awareness Month
Proclamation By the Governor of Alabama WHEREAS, Syringomyelia, often referred to as SM, is a chronic disorder involving the spinal cord; and WHEREAS, the condition occurs when cerebros…
Necrotizing Fasciitis Awareness Month & Day
Proclamation By the Governor of Alabama WHEREAS, necrotizing fasciitis was first described within medical literature in 1883 by Fournier and was originally described as a disease of unk…
National Water Safety Month
Proclamation By the Governor of Alabama WHEREAS, National Water Safety Month is an annual awareness campaign coordinated by the Association of Pool & Spa Professionals with support …
National OI Awareness Week
Proclamation By the Governor of Alabama WHEREAS, Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) is a genetic disorder characterized by fragile bones that break easily. It is also known as “brittle bone…
National Hepatitis Testing Day
Proclamation By the Governor of Alabama WHEREAS, chronic hepatitis B (HBV) affects approximately 240 million people worldwide, and the hepatitis C virus (HCV) affects approximately 130-…
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Awareness Month
Proclamation By the Governor of Alabama WHEREAS, Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) is often characterized by painful heightening sensitivity to very small amounts of indoor and outdoo…
Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
Proclamation By the Governor of Alabama WHEREAS, the climate and scenery make motorcycle riding an attraction in the beautiful state of Alabama, and riders consider our roadways to be s…
Lyme Disease Awareness Month
Proclamation By the Governor of Alabama WHEREAS, Lyme disease is an infectious disease caused by spirochetal bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi. Scientists have identified more strain…
Gold Star Families Awareness Month
Proclamation By the Governor of Alabama WHEREAS, the term “Gold Star” began during World War I when American families displayed flags in homes, businesses, schools and churc…
Food Allergy Awareness Week
Proclamation By the Governor of Alabama WHEREAS, as many as 15 million Americans have food allergies; nearly six million are children under the age of 18; and WHEREAS, research shows th…