TITLE 77: PUBLIC HEALTH
CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
SUBCHAPTER u: MISCELLANEOUS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
PART 950 MEN'S HEALTH CODE
SECTION 950.310 PROSTATE AND TESTICULAR CANCER PROGRAM


 

Section 950.310  Prostate and Testicular Cancer Program

 

a)         The Department of Public Health, subject to appropriation or other available funding, shall conduct a program to promote awareness and early detection of prostate and testicular cancer. The program may include, but need not be limited to:

 

1)         dissemination of information regarding the incidence of prostate and testicular cancer, the risk factors associated with prostate and testicular cancer, and the benefits of early detection and treatment;

 

2)         promotion of information and counseling about treatment options;

 

3)         establishment and promotion of referral services and screening programs; and

 

4)         making grants for these purposes (Section 2310-397 of the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code [20 ILCS 2310/2310-397]).

 

b)         The applicants eligible for grants under this Section include, but are not limited to, the following entities:

 

1)         Certified local health departments that provide public health programs as defined in the Local Health Protection Grant Rules (77 Ill. Adm. Code 615).

 

2)         State-licensed hospitals in Illinois.

 

3)         Post-secondary higher educational institutions in Illinois.

 

4)         Healthcare affiliated organizations in Illinois.