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Montgomery County proclaims May 12 Myalgic Encephalomyelitis awareness day
Summary
The Montgomery County Council read and approved a proclamation recognizing May 12, 2025, as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) awareness day and heard remarks from advocates about diagnosis, care, and research needs.
The Montgomery County Council on May 13 read a proclamation recognizing May 12, 2025, as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) awareness day and invited local advocates to speak about gaps in research, diagnosis, and services.
The proclamation, read by the Council president and Dr. Davis, said ME — also known as chronic fatigue syndrome — is a “chronic complex autoimmune system disease that drastically limits the lives and activities of those who contract it.” It noted that before COVID-19, ME afflicted at least 46,000…
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