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Centre County proclaims August 2026 Gastroparesis Awareness Month
Summary
The Board of Commissioners adopted Proclamation 41 of 2026 recognizing August as Gastroparesis Awareness Month after guest John Hartranft described the condition’s effects on his wife and urged greater awareness and treatment research.
The Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted Proclamation 41 of 2026 recognizing August 2026 as Gastroparesis Awareness Month. Guest John Hartranft joined the Board and spoke on behalf of his wife, describing how the condition has affected their family: "gastroparesis is a disorder of the paralysis of the stomach that causes abdominal pain, bloating, nausea and pain." The proclamation was adopted on a motion by Commissioner Amber Concepcion, seconded by Commissioner Steven Dershem.
The proclamation notes that few new therapies currently exist and the Board thanked Hartranft for raising awareness. The declaration does not commit county funding or programs; it records the Board's recognition and encourages public awareness and advocacy for expanded treatment options.
