N.Y. Public Health Law § 2400: Cancer; powers and duties of commissioner

§ 2400. Cancer; powers and duties of commissioner. The commissioner

shall conduct investigations of the cause, mortality, methods of

treatment, prevention and cure of cancer, and allied diseases, including

the nature and extent of the facilities available in the several

counties and cities of the state, for the diagnosis and treatment of

these diseases, and shall cooperate with local health authorities,

physicians, hospitals, clinics and voluntary associations, in the

development of suitable facilities for the diagnosis, treatment and

control of cancer.