Section 23-12.7-1. – Short title.

§ 23-12.7-1. Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “The Breast Cancer Act.” History of Section.P.L. 2000, ch. 277, § 1.

Section 23-12.7-2. – Legislative findings.

§ 23-12.7-2. Legislative findings. It is found and declared as follows: (1) Breast cancer is a significant threat to the health of women. Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women, and causes the death of a woman in the United States every twelve (12) minutes. (2) The incidence of breast cancer […]

Section 23-12.7-3. – Program established.

§ 23-12.7-3. Program established. (a) Through funding from the Rhode Island Cancer Council, the Rhode Island department of health is required to establish a program of free mammography screening according to American Cancer Society standards, and, where required, follow-up, diagnostic testing, and case management for women in the state who are uninsured or underinsured. (b) […]