Governor Gretchen Whitmer is a lifelong Michigander. She is a lawyer, an educator, former prosecutor, State Representative and Senator. She was the first woman to lead a Senate caucus. But the most important title she boasts is MOM. Inspired by her family, she’s devoted her life to building a stronger Michigan for everyone.
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September 01, 2019
WHEREAS, chronic pain is a public health crisis that affects nearly 100 million Americans; and,
WHEREAS, pain is the number one reason Americans seek out medical care and is the leading cause of long-term disability; and,
WHEREAS, chronic pain costs the nation an estimated $635 billion annually in medical expenses, lost wages, and lost productivity; and,
WHEREAS, chronic pain impacts almost every aspect of a person’s life and the lives of the individual’s family members, caregivers, and loved ones; and,
WHEREAS, the U.S. Pain Foundation’s mission is to educate, empower, support, and advocate for adults and children with chronic pain and their caregivers; and,
WHEREAS, increased awareness about the effects of chronic pain results in better outcomes, increased access to effective pain care, and empowerment and validation for those living with pain;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Gretchen Whitmer, governor of Michigan, do hereby proclaim September as Pain Awareness Month in Michigan.