Governor Signs Proclamation Recognizing Hypermobile Spectrum Disorders and Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes
(May 15, 2026) – On April 16, Governor Laura Kelly signed a proclamation designating May 2026 as Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders and Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes Awareness Month. These connective tissue disorders can affect joints, skin, blood vessels and internal organs, often leading to chronic pain, joint instability, fatigue and other life-altering complications. The observance promotes education, encourages timely diagnosis, supports affected individuals and families and demonstrates the state's commitment to improving health equity for those with rare and chronic conditions.
View the hEDS Criteria Checklist. For questions about the proclamation, reach out to tmays@kkha-net.org.
--Tara Mays