SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates May 22, 2026, as World Preeclampsia Awareness Day in Louisiana

This Louisiana resolution designates May 22, 2026, as World Preeclampsia Awareness Day to highlight the risks of high blood pressure during pregnancy. The measure also formally acknowledges Woman's Hospital for its efforts in reducing maternal and infant deaths and pre-term births. By recognizing this specific date, the bill aims to increase public understanding of a condition that affects one in twenty-five pregnancies and can lead to severe health complications. The text cites Louisiana's high rates of maternal mortality and hypertension to underscore the importance of awareness and coordinated care for expecting mothers.