Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 17, 2026, as Necrotizing Enterocolitis Awareness Day in New York.

This resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 17, 2026, as Necrotizing Enterocolitis Awareness Day in New York. Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a severe intestinal condition affecting premature infants, leading to tissue damage and death. The resolution highlights the importance of raising awareness about NEC, its impact on infants and families, and the need for preventative measures. It also emphasizes the role of breast milk and pasteurized donor milk in reducing the risk of NEC.

Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 17, 2026, as Necrotizing Enterocolitis Awareness Day in New York.

This resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 17, 2026, as Necrotizing Enterocolitis Awareness Day in New York. Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a severe intestinal condition affecting premature infants, leading to tissue damage and death. The resolution highlights the importance of raising awareness about NEC, its impact on infants and families, and the need for preventative measures. It also emphasizes the role of breast milk and pasteurized donor milk in reducing the risk of NEC.