Section 950.310  Prostate and Testicular Cancer Program

a)         The Department of Public Health, subject to appropriation or other available funding, shall conduct a program to promote awareness and early detection of prostate and testicular cancer. The program may include, but need not be limited to:

1)         dissemination of information regarding the incidence of prostate and testicular cancer, the risk factors associated with prostate and testicular cancer, and the benefits of early detection and treatment;

2)         promotion of information and counseling about treatment options;

3)         establishment and promotion of referral services and screening programs; and

4)         making grants for these purposes (Section 2310-397 of the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code [20 ILCS 2310/2310-397]).

b)         The applicants eligible for grants under this Section include, but are not limited to, the following entities:

1)         Certified local health departments that provide public health programs as defined in the Local Health Protection Grant Rules (77 Ill. Adm. Code 615).

2)         State-licensed hospitals in Illinois.

3)         Post-secondary higher educational institutions in Illinois.

4)         Healthcare affiliated organizations in Illinois.