Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim January 2025 as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month in New York.

This resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim January 2025 as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month in New York. It highlights the prevalence and impact of cervical cancer, noting it is the fourth most common cancer and a frequent cause of cancer deaths in women worldwide. The resolution emphasizes the importance of awareness and routine screening, which can prevent or treat the disease effectively. It also acknowledges the disproportionate impact on Hispanic and Black, non-Hispanic women.

Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim January 2025 as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month in New York.

This resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim January 2025 as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month in New York. It highlights the prevalence and impact of cervical cancer, noting it is the fourth most common cancer and a frequent cause of cancer deaths in women worldwide. The resolution emphasizes the importance of awareness and routine screening, which can prevent or treat the disease effectively. It also acknowledges the disproportionate impact on Hispanic and Black, non-Hispanic women.