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91_HB2590

 
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 1        AN ACT to amend the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois
 2    by changing Section 55.69.

 3        Be it enacted by the People of  the  State  of  Illinois,
 4    represented in the General Assembly:

 5        Section  5.  The Civil Administrative Code of Illinois is
 6    amended by changing Section 55.69 as follows:

 7        (20 ILCS 2310/55.69) (from Ch. 127, par. 55.69)
 8        Sec. 55.69.  Women's Health Issues.
 9        (a)  The Department of Public Health  shall  designate  a
10    member  of  its  staff  to  handle  women's health issues not
11    currently or adequately addressed by the Department.
12        (b)  The staff person's  duties  shall  include,  without
13    limitation:
14             (1)  Assisting in the assessment of the health needs
15        of women in the State.
16             (2)  Recommending  treatment  methods  and  programs
17        that   are   sensitive   and   relevant   to  the  unique
18        characteristics of women.
19             (3)  Promoting awareness of women's health  concerns
20        and   encouraging,   promoting,   and   aiding   in   the
21        establishment of women's services.
22             (4)  Providing  adequate and effective opportunities
23        for women to express their views on  Departmental  policy
24        development and program implementation.
25             (5)  Exploring  ways  to  expand  women's  access to
26        health insurance.
27             (6)  Exploring ways to increase  access  to  a  full
28        range or reproductive health services, including sexually
29        transmitted  disease  and AIDS awareness, prevention, and
30        treatment.
31             (7)  Exploring ways to expand existing mental health
 
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 1        care programs to address the specific needs of women.
 2    (Source: P.A. 87-983.)

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