Clayman Thyroid Center Launches Inaugural Hashimoto's Disease Awareness Day on March 12

New Initiative Aims to Educate, Advocate, and Empower Millions Affected by Hashimoto's

TAMPA, Fla., March 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Clayman Thyroid Center is proud to announce the launch of Hashimoto's Disease Awareness Day, to be observed annually on the second Wednesday in March, this year falling on March 12. This initiative is designed to bring much-needed attention to Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune condition that affects millions yet remains misunderstood, underdiagnosed, and often dismissed.

By raising awareness, the Clayman Thyroid Center hopes to improve early detection, promote accurate diagnosis, and connect patients with the resources they need to manage their condition.

Hashimoto's Disease: A Widespread but Overlooked Condition

Hashimoto's thyroiditis is the leading cause of hypothyroidism, yet many individuals suffering from the disease face years of uncertainty before receiving a diagnosis. The condition occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks the thyroid, leading to inflammation, damage, and eventual underproduction of thyroid hormones. Common symptoms include chronic fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, depression, joint pain, and hair thinning.

"Too many people struggle with symptoms for years, only to be dismissed by doctors who don't check for Hashimoto's or fail to order the right tests," said Dr. Rashmi Roy, a senior thyroid surgeon at the Clayman Thyroid Center. "With Hashimoto's Disease Awareness Day, we want to change that. Our goal is to educate, advocate, and empower patients so they can get the care they deserve."

Why Hashimoto's Disease Awareness Day Matters

This new awareness day was established to:

• Educate the public about Hashimoto's disease and its impact on daily life.
• Encourage early diagnosis by promoting comprehensive thyroid testing, including thyroid antibody tests, which are often overlooked.
• Debunk myths and provide evidence-based resources for managing Hashimoto's symptoms.
• Support patients by offering community engagement, expert guidance, and a trusted source of information.

"There's so much misinformation about Hashimoto's, and we want to provide clear, science-backed education to those who need it most," said Dr. Gary Clayman, founder of the Clayman Thyroid Center. "This initiative is about ensuring patients have access to accurate information, early diagnosis, and expert care, so they no longer have to struggle with unanswered questions about their health."

How to Get Involved

Anyone can participate in Hashimoto's Disease Awareness Day by:

• Promoting Hashimoto's Awareness Day and visiting HashimotosAwareness.com for trusted information.
• Posting about Hashimoto's on March 12 – Help spread awareness by sharing facts, personal experiences, or expert insights.
• Using the hashtag #HashimotosAwareness – Join the online conversation to ensure the message reaches those in need.

Expanding Resources for Hashimoto's Patients

In addition to launching Hashimoto's Disease Awareness Day, the Clayman Thyroid Center is dedicated to providing long-term resources for those affected. This includes:

• A new educational playlist on Dr. Roy's GoiterGuru YouTube channel, providing expert explanations and patient-friendly discussions about Hashimoto's.
• Video testimonials from patients sharing their personal struggles and successes in managing Hashimoto's.
• A digital resource hub at HashimotosAwareness.com, featuring articles, expert interviews, and practical guides.

"Raising awareness isn't just about one day—it's about creating lasting change for the millions living with Hashimoto's disease," said Dr. Roy. "We hope this initiative will give patients the information and confidence they need to take control of their health."

About the Clayman Thyroid Center:
Founded by one of the nation's best-known thyroid surgeons, the Clayman Thyroid Center is the highest volume thyroid cancer referral center in the United States. The Center boasts the most experienced thyroid surgeons in the US who provide personalized care allowing the greatest opportunity for cancer cure, wellness, and cosmetic, and functional, outcomes via all types of thyroid surgery from minimal incision to scarless thyroid surgery to advanced cancer care.
www.thyroidcancer.com | (813) 940-3130

About the Hospital for Endocrine Surgery
The Hospital for Endocrine Surgery is a campus of HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital focused on compassionate patient care and highly specialized treatment of endocrine tumors. We provide a wide array of services necessary for the diagnosis and surgical treatment of tumors of the thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal glands. Our team includes doctors, surgeons, nurses, and technicians who have dedicated their careers to delivering the highest cure rates using the most advanced techniques available. HCA's Hospital for Endocrine Surgery is the nation's highest-volume hospital for thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal tumors and cancers.
www.hospitalforendocrinesurgery.com 

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SOURCE Clayman Thyroid Center