Hypoparathyroidism Awareness Day
WHEREAS, hypoparathyroidism is a rare medical disorder that affects less 100,000 Americans, but is growing at an alarming rate due to an increase in thyroid cancer and parathyroid surgeries; and
WHEREAS, hypoparathyroidism is a serious medical condition that is debilitating and has a serious impact on the lives of those affected; and
WHEREAS, one in 4,400 Alabamians have hypoparathyroidism; and
WHEREAS, those with hypoparathyroidism experience difficulty in obtaining an accurate diagnosis, few treatment options and difficulty in obtaining insurance, along with a sense of isolation; and
WHEREAS, the mission of the Hypoparathyroidism Association is to educate the public and the medical community about hypoparathyroidism; and
WHEREAS, the Hypoparathyroidism Association, Inc., is organizing a statewide observance of Hypoparathyroidism Awareness Day on June 1, 2013, where patients, medical professionals, researchers, government officials and pharmaceutical companies can join together to focus attention on this misunderstood and misdiagnosed medical disorder:
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Bentley, Governor of Alabama, do hereby proclaim June 1, 2013, as
Hypoparathyroidism Awareness Day
in the state of the Alabama.
Provided by the Office of the Governor of Alabama | governor.alabama.gov