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LR 3299
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A.__Develop and continually reevaluate mechanisms to address
women's health issues, including, but not limited to,
osteoporosis, arthritis, domestic violence, exposure to
diethylstilbestrol, eating disorders and elder women's
health;

 
B.__Provide technical assistance to other public or private
programs to develop appropriate gender-specific
intervention;

 
C.__Analyze health data and disseminate reports;

 
D.__Support interagency work groups to maximize efficient
use of state resources;

 
E.__Review proposed legislation;

 
F.__Provide technical assistance to the Legislature, the
Governor and state agencies;

 
G.__Develop health policy analysis documents;

 
H.__Monitor federal and other funding sources and apply for
funds to meet specific objectives;

 
I.__Support regular women's health conferences;

 
J.__Develop and disseminate a periodic newsletter or other
communication to key stakeholders to ensure access to
women's health information;

 
K.__Respond to public requests for information on women's
health issues; and

 
L.__Identify and support needs of special populations, which
may include minorities, lesbians or incarcerated or disabled
women.

 
Sec. 2. Report. The Department of Human Services and the
Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance
Abuse Services shall submit a joint report to the First Regular
Session of the 120th Legislature by January 6, 2001 on the
progress toward implementation of the Office of Women's Health.
The report must include any proposed legislation necessary to
fully implement or enhance the effectiveness of the Office of
Women's Health, including a proposal for staffing the office.


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