Ohio Code § 5.56
Ohio Code § 5.56. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 5.56.
The month of May is designated as “Lupus Awareness Month” in recognition of the following: (A) Systemic lupus erythematosus, or lupus, is a chronic, complex, and often disabling
autoimmune disorder in which the body's immune system attacks the body's own cells,
tissues, and organs. (B) Lupus can affect many parts of the body, including the joints, skin, brain, heart,
lungs, and kidneys. (C) Lupus nephritis is a serious manifestation of lupus that causes inflammation of the
kidneys. (D) Lupus nephritis can lead to irreversible kidney damage or even kidney failure, which
may require dialysis or a transplant. (E) Prompt diagnosis and treatment are crucial for patients with lupus and lupus nephritis. (F) Lupus and lupus nephritis are more common in and disproportionately impact women
and patients of color. (G) Too many lupus and lupus nephritis patients, and especially marginalized patients,
in the United States face harmful delays in diagnosis and treatment of these conditions. (H) The department of health's lupus education and awareness program, established under section 3701.77 of the Revised Code .
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 5.56
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
- Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)
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