HB 2593
An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in general provisions relating to powers and duties of the Department of Health and its departmental administrative and advisory boards, providing for prostate health public education campaign; and establishing the Prostate Health Public Education Campaign Fund.
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Bill overview
This bill directs the Department of Health to launch a public education campaign focused on prostate health. It establishes a dedicated fund to support this campaign, which will provide information to the public about risk factors, screening tests, and treatment options for prostate cancer. The campaign will utilize various methods, including print, radio, social media, and community outreach, and will be available in multiple languages.
Key provisions
- Establishes the Prostate Health Public Education Campaign Fund.
- Requires the Department of Health to conduct a prostate health public education campaign.
- Specifies information to be included in the public education campaign, covering risk factors, screening tests, and treatment options.
- Outlines methods for raising public awareness, such as public service announcements and community forums.
- Mandates the campaign to provide information in multiple languages.
Who is affected
- General Public
- Men
- Healthcare Providers
- Health Insurance Providers
- Department of Health
Notable changes
- Creates a dedicated funding source for prostate health education.
- Formalizes the Department of Health’s responsibility for a statewide public health campaign.
- Details specific information to be included in the campaign materials.
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Cosponsors
Benjamin Sanchez
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