Joint Resolution Recognizing May 2025 As National Arthritis Awareness Month

Maine's legislature has passed a joint resolution recognizing May 2025 as National Arthritis Awareness Month. The resolution highlights arthritis as a leading cause of disability affecting nearly 60 million Americans, with significant economic costs and widespread impact across all age groups. It urges Maine citizens to learn about arthritis, raise public awareness of its health and economic consequences, and support efforts toward a cure. This symbolic measure does not create new laws or policies but aligns with the longstanding national observance of arthritis awareness.