Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 819, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2000.
The department shall, in consultation with the California Department of Aging, do all of the following in the establishment of the program:
(a)Promote public awareness concerning the causes and nature of, the personal risk factors for, the value of prevention of, and the options for management of osteoporosis.
(b)Work with other state and local agencies to promote osteoporosis educational and training programs for physicians and other health professionals.
(c)Convene an advisory panel of individuals with knowledge and expertise in osteoporosis research, women’s health, healthy aging, prevention strategies, educational programs, and consumer needs to guide program development.
Cite this section