Section 26B-2-606 - Breast cancer mortality reduction programThe department shall create a breast cancer mortality reduction program. The program shall include:
(1) education programs for health professionals regarding skills in cancer screening, diagnosis, referral, treatment, and rehabilitation based on current scientific knowledge;(2) education programs to assist the public in understanding: (a) the benefits of regular breast cancer screening;(b) resources available in the medical care system for cancer screening, diagnosis, referral, treatment, and rehabilitation; and(c) available options for treatment of breast cancer and the ramifications of each approach; and(3) subsidized screening mammography for low-income women as determined by the department standards.Renumbered from § 26-21a-301 and amended by Chapter 305, 2023 General Session ,§ 201, eff. 5/3/2023.Enacted by Chapter 126, 1991 General Session