PRINTER'S NO. 564
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No.74
Session of
2025
INTRODUCED BY PHILLIPS-HILL, HAYWOOD, HUGHES, BROWN, FONTANA,
SANTARSIERO, COSTA, VOGEL, STREET, CULVER AND STEFANO,
APRIL 4, 2025
REFERRED TO RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, APRIL 4, 2025
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing April 19, 2025, as "Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, One in every 2,500 pregnancies are diagnosed with a
congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH); and
WHEREAS, CDH occurs when a baby's diaphragm fails to fully
form allowing abdominal organs into the chest cavity and
preventing lung growth; and
WHEREAS, Since 2000, it is estimated that over 700,000 babies
have been born with CDH, however only 50% of those babies
survived; and
WHEREAS, CDH is as common as spina bifida and cystic
fibrosis, however very few people know or are aware of it; and
WHEREAS, There are approximately 1,600 babies born with CDH
each year in the United States; and
WHEREAS, Many people in this Commonwealth have been diagnosed
with and survived CDH, although many families have endured the
horrible pain and grief associated with the loss of loved ones
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17 with CDH; and
WHEREAS, CDH International is a 501(c)(3) charity
organization that was created to help families affected by CDH;
and
WHEREAS, Those with CDH often endure multiple surgeries and
possible medical complications beyond their diagnosis, including
heart defects, pulmonary complications, gastric and intestinal
problems and developmental delays, and may require respiratory
and medicinal support for years; and
WHEREAS, Raising awareness of this congenital defect will
help bring about acceptance and support for those suffering with
CDH and will help advocate for urgently needed medical research
and advances; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate recognize April 19, 2025, as
"Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
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