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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026
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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
Referred To:
Recommended for Immediate Consideration
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WHEREAS, The health and well-being of women are essential to strong families, healthy
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communities, and the continued prosperity of Rhode Island and the nation, and promoting
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women’s health benefits people of all ages and future generations; and
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WHEREAS, National Women’s Health Month is observed each year during the month of
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May, opening with Women’s Health Week on Mother’s Day, centered in 2026 on the theme,
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“Prevention, Innovation and Impact, A New Era in Women’s Health,” reflecting the growing
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commitment to proactive, science-based, coordinated and patient-centered health care for women
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and girls; and
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WHEREAS, The observance of National Women’s Health Month encourages women
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and girls to prioritize their physical, mental and emotional well-being and to promote awareness
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of the unique health challenges and opportunities affecting women throughout every stage of life;
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and
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WHEREAS, Advances in medical research continue to improve our understanding of the
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factors that shape women’s health across their lifespans, including the impacts of puberty,
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pregnancy, menopause and aging on women’s overall health; and
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WHEREAS, Research further demonstrates how women may experience symptoms of
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disease differently than men, and respond differently to medications and treatments, underscoring
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the importance of sex-specific study, and personalized, evidence-based health care; and
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WHEREAS, Prevention and early detection remain among the most effective tools for
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improving long-term health outcomes, reducing the risk of chronic illness, while regular health
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screenings, annual exams and timely medical interventions can help identify serious conditions
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before they become life-threatening; and
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WHEREAS, Healthy lifestyle habits, including balanced nutrition, regular exercise,
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restorative sleep, reduced stress and self-care are among the most effective ways to improve
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overall health outcomes for women and girls; now, therefore be it
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RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island hereby recognizes May 2026
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as “National Women’s Health Month” in the State of Rhode Island; and be it further
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RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to
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transmit duly certified copies of this resolution to the Honorable Daniel J. McKee, Governor of
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the State of Rhode Island, and the Rhode Island Department of Health.
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