Section 22-13A-1 – Short Title.

Section 22-13A-1 Short title. This chapter may be cited as the “Osteoporosis Prevention and Treatment Education Act of 1995.” (Acts 1995, No. 95-259, p. 435, §1.)

Section 22-13A-10 – Implementation of Chapter Only to Extent Funds Made Available.

Section 22-13A-10 Implementation of chapter only to extent funds made available. The provisions of this chapter shall be implemented only to the extent sufficient funds are made available for implementation and administration. (Acts 1995, No. 95-259, p. 435, §10.)

Section 22-13A-2 – Legislative Findings.

Section 22-13A-2 Legislative findings. (a) The Legislature finds all of the following: (1) Osteoporosis, a bone-thinning disease, is a major public health problem that poses a threat to the health and quality of life to as many as 25 million Americans. (2) The 1.5 million fractures each year that result from osteoporosis cause pain, disability, […]

Section 22-13A-3 – Purposes of Chapter.

Section 22-13A-3 Purposes of chapter. The purposes of this chapter are as follows: (1) To create and foster a multi-generational, statewide program to promote public awareness and knowledge about the causes of osteoporosis, personal risk factors, the value of prevention and early detection, and the options available for treatment. (2) To facilitate and enhance knowledge […]

Section 22-13A-4 – Establishment and Promotion of Program; Duties of Officer; Strategies for Raising Public Awareness and Educating Consumers and Professionals.

Section 22-13A-4 Establishment and promotion of program; duties of officer; strategies for raising public awareness and educating consumers and professionals. (a) The State Department of Health, hereinafter referred to as “the department,” shall establish, promote, and maintain an osteoporosis prevention and treatment education program in order to raise public awareness, educate consumers, educate and train […]

Section 22-13A-5 – Needs Assessment; List of Services and Providers.

Section 22-13A-5 Needs assessment; list of services and providers. (a) The department shall conduct a needs assessment to identify any or all of the following: (1) Research being conducted within the state. (2) Available technical assistance and educational materials and programs nationwide. (3) The level of public and professional awareness about osteoporosis. (4) The needs […]

Section 22-13A-6 – Interagency Council on Osteoporosis.

Section 22-13A-6 Interagency Council on Osteoporosis. (a) The department shall establish an Interagency Council on Osteoporosis. The State Health Officer, or his or her designee, shall chair the interagency council. The council shall have representatives from appropriate state departments and agencies, including, but not limited to, the entities with responsibility for aging, health care reform […]

Section 22-13A-7 – Advisory Panel on Osteoporosis.

Section 22-13A-7 Advisory Panel on Osteoporosis. The Interagency Council on Osteoporosis shall establish and coordinate an Advisory Panel on Osteoporosis which shall provide non-governmental input regarding the Osteoporosis Prevention and Treatment Education Program. The membership of the panel shall include, but is not limited to, persons with osteoporosis, women’s health organizations, public health educators, osteoporosis […]

Section 22-13A-8 – Department Authorized to Replicate Programs and Enter Into Contracts With Organizations With Expertise.

Section 22-13A-8 Department authorized to replicate programs and enter into contracts with organizations with expertise. (a) The department may replicate and use successful osteoporosis programs and enter into contracts and purchase materials or services, or both, from organizations with appropriate expertise and knowledge of osteoporosis for services and materials which may include any of the […]

Section 22-13A-9 – State Health Officer Authorized to Accept Grants, Services, and Property From Entities; Federal Waivers.

Section 22-13A-9 State Health Officer authorized to accept grants, services, and property from entities; federal waivers. (a) The State Health Officer may accept grants, services, and property from the federal government, foundations, organizations, medical schools, and other entities as may be available for the purposes of fulfilling the obligations of this program. (b) The State […]