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Public Act 102-0938
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| HB4589 Enrolled | LRB102 23747 CPF 32937 b |
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AN ACT concerning State government.
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
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represented in the General Assembly:
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Section 5. The Department of Public Health Powers and |
Duties Law of the
Civil Administrative Code of Illinois is |
amended by adding Section 2310-424.5 as follows:
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(20 ILCS 2310/2310-424.5 new) |
Sec. 2310-424.5. Men's Health Division. |
(a) The Department of Public Health shall create the |
Division of Men's Health. |
(b) The Division of Men's Health shall concentrate on |
raising awareness of health issues specific to men, including, |
but not limited to, prostate cancer, testicular cancer, heart |
disease, smoking cessation, respiratory illness, unintentional |
injuries, health equity, and cultural competency. |
Additionally, the Department shall work with mental health |
providers to raise awareness of the mental health of men and |
address developmental issues of boys, violence prevention, |
self-esteem, and communication. |
(c) The Division shall complete an annual assessment in |
collaboration with the schools of public health in Illinois of |
the status of men's health and recommend policy developments |
to address those needs and identify the services needed. The |