Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2026 as Oral Cancer Awareness Month in New York.

This bill memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2026 as Oral Cancer Awareness Month in New York. The resolution highlights the importance of raising awareness about oral cancer, its causes, effects, and treatments. It emphasizes the need for early detection and annual screenings, especially for those over 17 and those with a history of oral cancer. The bill also notes the increasing incidence of oral cancer among women and African-Americans, and the importance of routine oral cancer screenings during dental examinations.

Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2026 as Oral Cancer Awareness Month in New York.

This bill memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2026 as Oral Cancer Awareness Month in New York. The resolution highlights the importance of raising awareness about oral cancer, its causes, effects, and treatments. It emphasizes the need for early detection and annual screenings, especially for those over 17 and those with a history of oral cancer. The bill also notes the increasing incidence of oral cancer among women and African-Americans, and the importance of routine oral cancer screenings during dental examinations.