ND SB2153

Removes the January 1, 2001 deadline and language regarding the Department of Health and Human Services' discretion to define core functions of public health units.

Establishes five minimum core functions that all public health units must provide: communicable disease control, chronic disease and injury prevention, environmental public health, maternal/child/family health, and access to clinical care.

Requires disease surveillance, prevention programs, and response to communicable disease events in collaboration with the department.

Mandates chronic disease and injury prevention through policy, system, and environmental changes, along with prevention screenings and education.

Requires facilitation of linkages and referrals for clinical care services and resources, with collaboration among health care system partners.