§1651. Identification of exposed persons For the purpose of identifying persons who have been exposed to the potential hazards and afflictions of diethylstilbestrol and for the purpose of educating the public concerning the symptoms and prevention of associated malignancies, the Commissioner of Health and Human Services shall establish, promote and maintain a public information campaign […]
§1652. Providers of screening programs The Commissioner of Health and Human Services shall actively seek providers of health care to participate in regional programs which provide public information and screening for diethylstilbestrol exposed persons. In determining regional screening program providers, the commissioner shall consider the provider’s compliance with state and federally mandated standards, the location […]
§1653. Registry The Bureau of Health, within the Department of Health and Human Services, shall establish and maintain a registry limited to women who took diethylstilbestrol during pregnancy, and their offspring who were exposed to diethylstilbestrol prenatally, solely for the purpose of follow-up care and treatment of long-term problems associated with diethylstilbestrol exposure. Enrollment in […]
§1654. Assistance The commissioner may request and must receive from any department, division, board, bureau, commission or agency of the State, or of any political subdivision thereof, such assistance and data as will enable the commissioner to properly carry out the commissioner’s activities hereunder and effectuate the purposes set forth in this chapter. The commissioner […]
§1655. Report The department shall make an annual report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over human resources matters of its findings and recommendations concerning the effectiveness, impact and benefits derived from the special programs as provided for in this chapter. This report must be delivered on or before February 1st […]
