N.Y. Public Health Law § 2409: Ovarian cancer information program

§ 2409. Ovarian cancer information program. 1. There is hereby created

within the department the ovarian cancer information program (referred

to in this section as the "program"), which shall provide information

for consumers, patients, and health care providers relating to ovarian

cancer, including signs and symptoms, risk factors, the benefits of

early detection through appropriate diagnostic testing and treatment

options.

2. The program may include but not be limited to the following

elements:

(a) educational and informational materials in print, audio, video,

electronic, or other media;

(b) public service announcements and advertisements; and

(c) establishment of toll-free telephone hotlines to provide

information.

3. The department shall produce, make available to others for

reproduction, or contract with others to develop the materials mentioned

in this section as the commissioner deems appropriate. These materials

shall be made available to the public free of charge as appropriate or

for a fee under certain circumstances. The commissioner shall require,

where appropriate, health care providers to provide or make these

materials available to patients.

4. In exercising any of his or her powers under this section, the

commissioner shall consult with appropriate health care professionals,

providers, consumers and patients, or organizations representing them.

5. In addition to any state funds appropriated for the program, the

commissioner may accept grants from public or private sources for the

program. The commissioner, in administering this section, shall seek to

coordinate the program with other public and private efforts, and may

undertake joint or cooperative programs with other public or private

entities.

6. The commissioner may make rules and regulations necessary and

appropriate for the implementation of this section.