Current through Pa Acts 2024-53, 2024-56 through 2024-92
Section 533-A - Program (Adm. Code Section 2103-A)(a) The department shall establish the Osteoporosis Prevention and Education Program.(b) The department shall provide staff support and departmental resources as necessary to implement the program.(c) The department shall identify appropriate public and nonpublic entities to assist in the implementation and operation of the program.(d) The department shall collect and maintain up-to-date scientific and other information that will increase public awareness and contribute to education programs, including, but not limited to risk factors, appropriate diet and exercise, diagnostic procedures, Food and Drug Administration-approved drug therapies, rehabilitation and safety and injury prevention measures.(e) The department shall develop relationships with governmental agencies, community and business leaders, community organizations, health care and human service providers and national osteoporosis organizations to coordinate efforts and maximize public and private resources in the areas of prevention, education and treatment.1929, April 9, P.L. 177, art. XXI-A, § 2103-A, added 1998, June 18, P.L. 511, No. 71, § 1, effective in 60 days.