130A-223.1. Department to establish strategies for improving men's health.
The Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health, Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention Section, shall work to expand the State's attention and focus on the prevention of disease and improvement in the quality of life for men over their entire lifespan. The Department shall develop strategies for achieving these goals, which shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following:
(1) Developing a strategic plan to improve health care services.
(2) Building public health awareness.
(3) Developing initiatives within existing programs.
(4) Pursuing federal and State funding for the screening, early detection, and treatment of prostate cancer and other diseases affecting men's health. (2013-360, s. 12E.7.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
§ 130A-205 - Administration of program; rules.
§ 130A-206 - Financial aid for diagnosis and treatment.
§ 130A-208 - Central cancer registry.
§ 130A-209 - Incidence reporting of cancer; charge for collection if failure to report.
§ 130A-211 - Immunity of persons who report cancer.
§ 130A-212 - Confidentiality of records.
§ 130A-213 - Cancer Committee of the North Carolina Medical Society.
§ 130A-214 - Duties of Department.
§ 130A-215.5 - Communication of mammographic breast density information to patients.
§ 130A-216 - Cancer patient navigation program.
§ 130A-220 - Department to establish program.
§ 130A-221 - Department authorized to establish program.
§ 130A-221.1 - Coordination of diabetes programs.
§ 130A-221.5 - Diabetes education as part of well-child care.
§ 130A-222 - Department to establish program.
§ 130A-222.5 - Department to coordinate chronic care initiatives.
§ 130A-223 - Department to establish program.
§ 130A-223.1 - Department to establish strategies for improving men's health.