The general assembly hereby finds and declares that the incidence of breast cancer in women of this state is a significant health problem that can and should be reduced through early detection and treatment. Accordingly, it is the intention of the general assembly in enacting this part 15 to provide breast cancer screening where it […]
As used in this part 15, unless the context otherwise requires: (Deleted by amendment, L. 95, p. 487 , § 2, effective July 1, 1995.) “Board” means the state board of health. “Department” means the department of public health and environment. (3.5) “Diagnostic screening” means the use of procedures including physical examinations, radiologic imaging, surgical […]
There is hereby established in the state treasury a fund to be known as the breast cancer screening fund, which shall be subject to annual appropriation to the department for the purposes of this part 15. The fund shall be credited with such appropriations as the general assembly may make from the general fund for […]
All moneys in the fund shall be used by the department for the following purposes: The creation and development of a breast cancer screening program, undertaken by private contract for services or operated by the department, that will improve the availability of breast cancer screening and which may include the purchase, maintenance, and staffing of […]
The executive director of the department shall appoint an advisory board which shall recommend guidelines for the services of the program and such rules and regulations as may be necessary to effect the purposes of this part 15. Members of the advisory board shall be persons interested in health care and the promotion of breast […]
