New York § 2409 Ovarian cancer information program

New York Statutes

§ 2409 — Ovarian cancer information program

New York § 2409

Law PBHPublic Health

Title 1-ACancer Detection and Education Program

Art. 24Control of Malignant Diseases

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N.Y. Public Health § 2409 (2026).

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§ 2409. Ovarian cancer information program.

1.There is hereby created\nwithin the department the ovarian cancer information program (referred\nto in this section as the "program"), which shall provide information\nfor consumers, patients, and health care providers relating to ovarian\ncancer, including signs and symptoms, risk factors, the benefits of\nearly detection through appropriate diagnostic testing and treatment\noptions.\n 2. The program may include but not be limited to the following\nelements:\n (a) educational and informational materials in print, audio, video,\nelectronic, or other media;\n (b) public service announcements and advertisements; and\n (c) establishment of toll-free telephone hotlines to provide\ninformation.\n 3. The department shall produce, make availab

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§ 2409. Ovarian cancer information program. 1. There is hereby created\nwithin the department the ovarian cancer information program (referred\nto in this section as the "program"), which shall provide information\nfor consumers, patients, and health care providers relating to ovarian\ncancer, including signs and symptoms, risk factors, the benefits of\nearly detection through appropriate diagnostic testing and treatment\noptions.\n 2. The program may include but not be limited to the following\nelements:\n (a) educational and informational materials in print, audio, video,\nelectronic, or other media;\n (b) public service announcements and advertisements; and\n (c) establishment of toll-free telephone hotlines to provide\ninformation.\n 3. The department shall produce, make available to others for\nreproduction, or contract with others to develop the materials mentioned\nin this section as the commissioner deems appropriate. These materials\nshall be made available to the public free of charge as appropriate or\nfor a fee under certain circumstances. The commissioner shall require,\nwhere appropriate, health care providers to provide or make these\nmaterials available to patients.\n 4. In exercising any of his or her powers under this section, the\ncommissioner shall consult with appropriate health care professionals,\nproviders, consumers and patients, or organizations representing them.\n 5. In addition to any state funds appropriated for the program, the\ncommissioner may accept grants from public or private sources for the\nprogram. The commissioner, in administering this section, shall seek to\ncoordinate the program with other public and private efforts, and may\nundertake joint or cooperative programs with other public or private\nentities.\n 6. The commissioner may make rules and regulations necessary and\nappropriate for the implementation of this section.\n