§ 25-20.5-302 — Program

Colorado § 25-20.5-302

• Jurisdiction: Colorado
• Title 25: Public
• Art.: Prevention, Intervention, and Treatment

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(1) There is hereby created, in the prevention
services division of the department, the cancer, cardiovascular disease, and chronic
pulmonary disease prevention, early detection, and treatment program for the
purpose of assisting in the implementation of the state's strategic plans regarding
cancer and cardiovascular disease. The program shall fund competitive grants to
provide a cohesive approach to cancer, cardiovascular disease, and chronic
pulmonary disease prevention, early detection, and treatment in Colorado. The
division shall administer the program with the goal of developing a comprehensive
approach that will bring together stakeholders at the community and state level
who are interested in impacting cancer, cardiovascular disease, or chronic
pulmonary disease. Grant applications shall address at least one of the following
program criteria:

(a) Translating evidence-based strategies regarding the prevention and early
detection of cancer, cardiovascular disease, and chronic pulmonary disease into
practical application in health-care, workplace, and community settings;

(b) Providing appropriate diagnosis and treatment services for anyone who
has abnormalities discovered in screening and early detection programs;

(c) Implementing education programs for the public and health-care
providers regarding the prevention, early detection, and treatment of cancer,
cardiovascular disease, and chronic pulmonary disease; and

(d) Providing evidence-based strategies to overcome health disparities in the
prevention and early detection of cancer, cardiovascular disease, and chronic
pulmonary disease.

Legislative History

Source: L. 2005: Entire part added, p. 937, � 27, effective June 2.