Senate Sponsors: TROTTER. Short description: IDPH-ORAL HEALTH PROGRAM Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Public Health, subject to appropriation, must develop and implement oral cancer educational programs to (i) train health care providers to screen patients for oral health cancers and properly refer patients with oral health cancers and (ii) promote smoking cessation with a primary focus on meeting the needs of underserved populations. Lists components that must be included in the educational programs. Requires the Department to establish a Prevent Oral Cancer Pilot Program to screen, refer, and treat high-risk underserved adults for whom dental services are not ordinarily available. Allows the pilot program to be undertaken in conjunction with other cancer prevention programs. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status