Public Act 095-0998
 
SB2877 Enrolled LRB095 19229 RCE 45487 b

    AN ACT concerning State government.
 
    Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
represented in the General Assembly:
 
    Section 5. The Department of Human Services Act is amended
by changing Section 10-10 and by adding Section 10-60 as
follows:
 
    (20 ILCS 1305/10-10)
    Sec. 10-10. Diabetes, asthma, and pulmonary disorder
prevention; special risk groups. The Department shall include
within its public health promotion programs and materials
information to be directed toward population groups in Illinois
that are to be considered at high risk in relation to diabetes,
asthma, and pulmonary disorders, such as Hispanics, people of
African descent, the elderly, obese individuals, persons with
high blood sugar content, and persons with a family history of
diabetes. Such information shall inform high risk groups about
the causes and prevention of diabetes, asthma, and pulmonary
disorders, the types of treatment for these diseases, the
disease and how treatment may be obtained. By February 15, 2009
and each February 15 thereafter, the Department shall file a
report with the General Assembly concerning its activities and
accomplishments under this Section during the previous
calendar year.
(Source: P.A. 89-507, eff. 7-1-97.)
 
    (20 ILCS 1305/10-60 new)
    Sec. 10-60. Mental health awareness in minority
communities. The Department shall include mental health
awareness, education, and outreach materials within its public
health promotion programs and information to be directed toward
minority population groups in Illinois. This information shall
inform members of minority communities about mental illness,
the types of services and supports available, and how treatment
may be obtained. The Department shall collaborate with
community-based mental health agencies in the delivery of the
information to community leaders and other interested parties
in minority communities.