Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 2025 as Scleroderma Awareness Month in New York.

Assembly Resolution No. 629 memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 2025 as Scleroderma Awareness Month in New York. Scleroderma is a group of rare diseases that involve hardening and tightening of the skin and connective tissues. It affects women more often than men, most commonly occurs between the ages of 25 and 55, and can occur in children and infants. While there currently is no cure, a variety of treatments can ease symptoms and improve the quality of life. Raising awareness of scleroderma, particularly among health care professionals, is essential for faster diagnosis.

Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 2025 as Scleroderma Awareness Month in New York.

Assembly Resolution No. 629 memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 2025 as Scleroderma Awareness Month in New York. Scleroderma is a group of rare diseases that involve hardening and tightening of the skin and connective tissues. It affects women more often than men, most commonly occurs between the ages of 25 and 55, and can occur in children and infants. While there currently is no cure, a variety of treatments can ease symptoms and improve the quality of life. Raising awareness of scleroderma, particularly among health care professionals, is essential for faster diagnosis.