house resolution no.124 Rep. Breen offered the following resolution: A resolution to declare July 2023 as Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month in the state of Michigan. Whereas, Cleft lip and cleft palate are birth defects that occur when a babys lip or mouth do not form properly before birth. Together, these birth defects are commonly called orofacial clefts or oral clefts (OFCs). Affecting 1-2 per 1,000 newborns, together they are among the more common birth defects and the most common affecting the face; and Whereas, Without proper medical intervention, the quality of life for these children are negatively impacted. Children with orofacial clefts frequently have problems with feeding and talking. They might also have frequent ear infections, hearing loss, and problems with their teeth. These children usually require one or more surgeries early in life, as well as special feeding techniques, orthodontic care and/or speech therapy; now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare July 2023 as Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
house resolution no.124
Rep. Breen offered the following resolution:
A resolution to declare July 2023 as Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Cleft lip and cleft palate are birth defects that occur when a babys lip or mouth do not form properly before birth. Together, these birth defects are commonly called orofacial clefts or oral clefts (OFCs). Affecting 1-2 per 1,000 newborns, together they are among the more common birth defects and the most common affecting the face; and
Whereas, Without proper medical intervention, the quality of life for these children are negatively impacted. Children with orofacial clefts frequently have problems with feeding and talking. They might also have frequent ear infections, hearing loss, and problems with their teeth. These children usually require one or more surgeries early in life, as well as special feeding techniques, orthodontic care and/or speech therapy; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare July 2023 as Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.