Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 10, 2025, as FSGS Awareness Day in New York.

The bill memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 10, 2025, as FSGS Awareness Day in New York. FSGS, or focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, is a rare kidney disease that causes scarring of the kidneys and often leads to chronic kidney disease. The disease disproportionately affects minority populations, particularly African Americans, and can result in kidney failure, requiring dialysis or a transplant. The bill highlights the need for better diagnosis, access to treatments, and awareness of FSGS.

Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 10, 2025, as FSGS Awareness Day in New York.

The bill memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 10, 2025, as FSGS Awareness Day in New York. FSGS, or focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, is a rare kidney disease that causes scarring of the kidneys and often leads to chronic kidney disease. The disease disproportionately affects minority populations, particularly African Americans, and can result in kidney failure, requiring dialysis or a transplant. The bill highlights the need for better diagnosis, access to treatments, and awareness of FSGS.