Tuesday, March 10, 2009

SIDEBAR UPDATES!: "The Power of Knowledge Can Save Precious Lives": HHS Nominee, Kathleen Sebelius

Additions and Updates to Sidebar Information ... (Related information to follow this afternoon, Tuesday.)

We especially appreciate the Proclamation by Health & Human Services Cabinet Nominee and Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius (wiki), which annouces TOXIC INJURY AWARENESS & EDUCATION MONTH (here).

Governor Sebelius' Proclamation echos a decade-long tradition among Missouri governors -- including the Official State Proclamation by former Governor Matt Blunt on Illness from Toxic Injury and Chemically-Induced Illness (here).

Katheleen Sebelius' Proclamation reads:

WHEREAS, people of all ages throughout the world have developed illnesses from Toxic Injury; and

WHEREAS,Toxic Injury is often characterized by medical intolerance to very small amounts of air pollution, petrochemicals, and other toxins found in our everyday products and environment; and it can be caused by short-term or chronic exposure to one or more chemicals, frequently pesticides and solvents. There are diagnostic codes readily available for toxic effects of many chemicals found in our everyday environments and surroundings; and

WHEREAS, toxic injury may include multiple, often disabling illnesses and can be life-threatening. It is a chronic debilitating condition for which there is no known cure, causing serious detriments on society; and it is crucial for those suffering with toxic injury to have the support and understanding of their families, friends, and society; and

WHEREAS, the prevalence of these illnesses and the lack of knowledge and qualified doctors warrant further education in this field for the public in general, future as well as practicing doctors, dentist, rescue personnel as well as other health care, social service, rehabilitation, housing, architects, HVAC designers and installers, building maintenance and cleaning personnel, school and employer/supervisory persons at schools, workplaces and public facilities and pest control personal; and

WHEREAS, further education is needed in this field for the public in general because the power of knowledge can save precious lives;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, KATHLEEN SEBELIUS, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF KANSAS, do hereby proclaim May, 2008 as

TOXIC INJURY AWARENESS & EDUCATION MONTH

In Kansas and urge all citizens to join in this observance.

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