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| 2026 -- S 3309 Enacted 05/21/2026 |
| S E N A T E R E S O L U T I O N |
| RECOGNIZING MAY 2026 AS "NATIONAL WOMEN'S HEALTH MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND |
Introduced By: Senators Urso, Dimitri, Sosnowski, Murray, Famiglietti, Rogers, LaMountain, Felag, Acosta, and Vargas |
| Date Introduced: May 21, 2026 |
| WHEREAS, The health and well-being of women are essential to strong families, healthy |
| communities, and the continued prosperity of Rhode Island and the nation, and promoting |
| women’s health benefits people of all ages and future generations; and |
| WHEREAS, National Women’s Health Month is observed each year during the month of |
| May, opening with Women’s Health Week on Mother’s Day, centered in 2026 on the theme, |
| “Prevention, Innovation and Impact, A New Era in Women’s Health,” reflecting the growing |
| commitment to proactive, science-based, coordinated and patient-centered health care for women |
| and girls; and |
| WHEREAS, The observance of National Women’s Health Month encourages women |
| and girls to prioritize their physical, mental and emotional well-being and to promote awareness |
| of the unique health challenges and opportunities affecting women throughout every stage of life; |
| and |
| WHEREAS, Advances in medical research continue to improve our understanding of the |
| factors that shape women’s health across their lifespans, including the impacts of puberty, |
| pregnancy, menopause and aging on women’s overall health; and |
| WHEREAS, Research further demonstrates how women may experience symptoms of |
| disease differently than men, and respond differently to medications and treatments, underscoring |
| the importance of sex-specific study, and personalized, evidence-based health care; and |
| WHEREAS, Prevention and early detection remain among the most effective tools for |
| improving long-term health outcomes, reducing the risk of chronic illness, while regular health |
| screenings, annual exams and timely medical interventions can help identify serious conditions |
| before they become life-threatening; and |
| WHEREAS, Healthy lifestyle habits, including balanced nutrition, regular exercise, |
| restorative sleep, reduced stress and self-care are among the most effective ways to improve |
| overall health outcomes for women and girls; now, therefore be it |
| RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island hereby recognizes May 2026 |
| as “National Women’s Health Month” in the State of Rhode Island; and be it further |
| RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to |
| transmit duly certified copies of this resolution to the Honorable Daniel J. McKee, Governor of |
| the State of Rhode Island, and the Rhode Island Department of Health. |
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