Dougherty County proclaims September as Alopecia Awareness Month
The Dougherty County Commission recognized September as Alopecia Awareness Month after a presentation by local resident Gloria Baker; the proclamation invites the community to learn about and support people living with alopecia.
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Gloria Baker presented a proclamation to the Dougherty County Commission recognizing September as Alopecia Awareness Month and described the medical condition and the importance of community support. Cynthia Smith, a colleague of Baker, spoke about her own experience living with alopecia; the proclamation notes that alopecia affects approximately 6.7 million people in the United States and often begins in childhood.
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