HB 2012 - DIGEST

     Requires the department to:  (1) Establish, promote, and maintain prostate cancer and treatment education programs as an integral part of its health promotion and disease prevention efforts in order to raise public awareness, educate consumers, educate and train health professionals, teachers, and human service providers, and for other purposes; and

     (2) identify existing resources in the area of prostate cancer education, screenings and treatment education and work to coordinate the efforts of existing organizations with new programs and with each other, so as to maximize education and access to services.

     Makes an appropriation of an unspecified amount to carry out the purposes of the act.