Proclamation List- Migraine and Headache Awareness Month

By virtue of the authority vested by the Constitution of Virginia in the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, there is hereby officially recognized:

Migraine and Headache Awareness Month

WHEREAS, headache disorders, including migraine, cluster headache, new daily persistent headache, spinal CSF leak, orofacial pain disorders, and other neurological headache diseases, affect more than 40 million Americans and over 1.1 billion people worldwide; and

WHEREAS, headache diseases are among the leading causes of disability globally, disproportionately impacting women, veterans, and historically marginalized communities; and

WHEREAS, veterans and military personnel experience higher rates of post-traumatic headache and migraine due to traumatic brain injuries sustained in service; and

WHEREAS, headache diseases place a severe economic burden, costing U.S. companies over $78 billion annually in lost productivity, increasing healthcare expenses, and financial challenges for individuals and families; and

WHEREAS, the symptoms of headache disorders extend beyond head pain, often impacting vision, cognitive function, balance, and daily activities, with attacks lasting hours to days; and

WHEREAS, the stigma surrounding chronic headaches and migraines often prevents individuals from seeking medical help or discussing their condition openly; and

WHEREAS, all individuals living with headache diseases deserve timely and affordable access to effective treatments to improve their quality of life; and

WHEREAS, Migraine and Headache Awareness Month serves as an opportunity to educate communities, support affected individuals, and encourage further research;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Glenn Youngkin, do hereby recognize June 2025, as MIGRAINE AND HEADACHE AWARENESS MONTH in the COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, and I call this observance to the attention of all of our citizens.

Governor of Virginia

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