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MS HB750
Bill
Status
Failed
3/2/2010
Primary Sponsor
Alyce Clarke
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AI Summary
- Directs the Mississippi State Department of Health to establish the WISEWOMAN and WISEMAN programs to reduce incidences of chronic diseases through education, prevention, and early screening and detection
- WISEWOMAN program focuses on heart disease, stroke, breast cancer, cervical cancer, and colorectal cancer in women; WISEMAN program focuses on heart disease, stroke, prostate cancer, colorectal cancer, and diabetes in men
- Programs must provide education on healthy behaviors and risk factor reduction, offer screening and testing for early detection, and target populations with the greatest need using scientifically evidence-based approaches
- Department of Health is required to contract with public or private clinics or agencies that have demonstrated success in reducing incidences of chronic diseases through education, prevention, and early screening
- Department must seek and apply for grants from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other public or private entities to fund both programs, with an effective date of July 1, 2010
Legislative Description
Chronic diseases; Health Department shall establish WISEWOMAN & WISEMAN programs to reduce incidences of.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/2/2010
Full Bill Text
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