MichiganMichigan House designates October 16 as Mammography Day
The Michigan House designates October 16, 2026, as Mammography Day and encourages residents to discuss their breast cancer risk and screening with a health care provider.
What it does
The Michigan House designates October 16, 2026, as Mammography Day across Michigan.
Residents are encouraged to learn about their breast cancer risk, discuss screening with a health care provider, and use available screening resources.
Argument forThe Mammography Day designation may prompt residents to discuss their breast cancer risk and suitable screening with their health care providers.
Argument againstBecause the resolution only encourages residents to use screening resources, people facing cost or access barriers may still have trouble getting screened.
More detail
The Michigan House declares October 16, 2026, Mammography Day in the state. The designation applies throughout Michigan. The designated day is October 16, 2026.
The resolution encourages residents to learn about their breast cancer risk, discuss screening with health care providers, and use available screening resources. The encouragement is directed to Michigan residents.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 23adoptedAdopted
- Sep 23introduced by Representative Rep. Erin ByrnesIntroduced
Healthcare