N.Y. Public Health Law § 3803: Veterans health care information program

§ 3803. Veterans health care information program. 1. There is hereby

created within the department the veterans health care information

program (referred to in this section as the "program"), which shall

provide information on health issues associated with military duty,

including but not limited to Agent Orange, spina bifida, Gulf War

Syndromes, toxic materials or harmful physical agents such as, depleted

uranium, and hepatitis C, and specific mental and physical health issues

including post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury and

other brain-related injuries, for veterans, their surviving spouses,

children of veterans and health care providers.

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

elements:

(a) public service announcements;

(b) establishment of a toll-free telephone hotline to provide

information regarding health care providers and treatment centers with

expertise in illnesses associated with military duty; and

(c) establish a veterans health information clearing house on-line.

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

commissioner shall consult with appropriate health care professionals,

providers, veterans or organizations representing them, the department

of veterans' services, the United States department of veterans affairs

and the United States defense department.

4. The commissioner may make rules and regulations necessary and

appropriate for the implementation of this section.