Illinois HB0022 designates the first week of December as Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Week.
Illinois HB0022 amends the State Commemorative Dates Act to establish 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. It also recognizes the contributions of health care professionals and researchers dedicated to these conditions.
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