June 14, 2012, Introduced by Senator JOHNSON and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled
"Public health code,"
(MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 5427.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
Sec. 5427. (1) By 90 days after the effective date of this
section, the department shall develop and disseminate a public
awareness campaign for health professionals, health facilities and
agencies, local health departments, and the general public on
sickle cell disease. The department shall include all of the
following in the public awareness campaign developed under this
section:
(a)
Information about the disease and the methods
of care and
treatment modalities available.
(b) The sickle cell resources in this state for
distribution
and referral purposes.
(c) Any other information the department considers
appropriate.
(2) By 90 days after the effective date of this section, the
department
shall develop a program to coordinate services
available
to residents of this state from sickle cell disease
programs,
including state, federal, and voluntary programs.