Senate 39

SENATE RESOLUTION 39

(By Senators Chapman and Rucker)

[Introduced March 20, 2025]

Designating March as Kidney Disease Awareness Month.

Whereas, From removing waste and toxins to supporting the regulation of blood pressure, the production of red blood cells, and building bone health, healthy kidneys are a critical component of overall health and wellness; and

Whereas, According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, kidney diseases are a  leading cause of death in the United States, and while it is estimated that more than 37 million adults nationwide have chronic kidney disease, most are unaware of their condition; and

Whereas, According to the National Kidney Foundation, one in three adults in the United States are at risk of kidney disease, with risk factors including diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity, and family history of kidney disease, and people who are Black, Hispanic, or Latino are at a further increased risk; and

Whereas, Kidney diseases can be delayed or prevented with proper care, and advances in diagnosis, treatments, and procedures like medication management, dialysis, and transplantation create opportunities for patients to live longer after diagnosis; and

Whereas, This month, the state of West Virginia joins West Virginians in raising awareness of kidney diseases and encouraging individuals to maintain their kidney health by eating well, drinking plenty of fluids, practicing healthy lifestyle habits, and communicating with their health care providers about their potential risk factors for kidney disease; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate:

That the Senate hereby Designates March as Kidney Disease Awareness Month; and be it

Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the appropriate representatives of the National Kidney Foundation.