Illinois HB0022 designates December 1-7 as Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Week to promote awareness and research.
Illinois HB0022 amends the State Commemorative Dates Act to designate December 1 through December 7 of each year as Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Week. This week aims to raise awareness of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis among the public and health care providers, support biomedical research for better treatments and a cure, and encourage media participation in educating the public. The bill also recognizes the contributions of family members, caregivers, and health care professionals in managing and researching these conditions.
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