§ 31-42-2 — Purposes

The purposes of this chapter are, to the extent funds are available: (1) To create a multigenerational, state-wide program to promote awareness and knowledge about osteoporosis, risk factors, prevention, detection, and treatment options; (2) To facilitate understanding of osteoporosis with educational materials, information about research, services, and strategies for prevention and treatment; (3) To utilize educational and training resources of organizations with expertise and knowledge of osteoporosis; (4) To evaluate the quality and accessibility of osteoporosis services of community based services; (5) To provide easy access to clear, complete, and accurate osteoporosis information and referral services; (6) To educate and train service providers, health professionals, and physicians; and to heighten awareness about the prevention, detection, and treatment of osteoporosis among health and human service officials, health educators, and policy makers; and (7) To promote the development of support groups for osteoporosis patients and their families and caregivers.