A proclamation designating May 17, 2018 as Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma Awareness Day, spreading awareness of a rare type of brain tumor that effects as many as 300 children in the United States each year, and highlighting the need for improved treatments and prognosis of those diagnosed.
A proclamation designating May 13-19, 2018 as Correctional Employees Week in Vermont, recognizing the important work of the Vermont Department of Corrections, and the hundreds of dedicated employees committed to carrying forward the work of the Department.
A proclamation designating May 16, 2018 CDG Awareness Day in Vermont, spreading awareness of Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation, a group of rare metabolic disorders that affect normal organ development.
A proclamation designating May 13-19 as Food Allergy Awareness Week in Vermont, spreading awareness of the wide spread of food allergies in Vermont and the United States.
A proclamation designating May 12, 2018 as NEIDs Awareness Day in Vermont, spreading awareness of Neuroendocrineimmume disorders, including fatigue syndrome, myalgic encephalomyelitis or myalgic encephalopathy, Gulf War Syndrome, and other complex illness that effect multiple body systems, resulting in a variety of symptoms.
A proclamation designating May 2018 as Physical Fitness and Sports Month in Vermont, highlighting the important role and active lifestyle plays in maintaining and individual's overall health and well-being.
A proclamation designating May 9, 2018 as School Nurse Day in Vermont, highlighting the important role school nurses play in promoting public health and supporting the academic success of students.