Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 4, 2025, as Ostomy Awareness Day in New York.

Assembly Resolution No. 672 memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 4, 2025, as Ostomy Awareness Day in New York. Ostomy surgery, which creates an opening in the abdomen for waste expulsion into an ostomy bag, is often necessary for those who have had their colon, rectum, or bladder removed due to conditions like Crohn's disease or cancer. Living with an ostomy can be challenging, both physically and emotionally, with issues such as body image concerns, dietary adjustments, skin irritations, and emotional and psychological impacts.

Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 4, 2025, as Ostomy Awareness Day in New York.

Assembly Resolution No. 672 memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 4, 2025, as Ostomy Awareness Day in New York. Ostomy surgery, which creates an opening in the abdomen for waste expulsion into an ostomy bag, is often necessary for those who have had their colon, rectum, or bladder removed due to conditions like Crohn's disease or cancer. Living with an ostomy can be challenging, both physically and emotionally, with issues such as body image concerns, dietary adjustments, skin irritations, and emotional and psychological impacts.