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91_HB2590
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1 AN ACT to amend the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois
2 by changing Section 55.69.
3 Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
4 represented in the General Assembly:
5 Section 5. The Civil Administrative Code of Illinois is
6 amended by changing Section 55.69 as follows:
7 (20 ILCS 2310/55.69) (from Ch. 127, par. 55.69)
8 Sec. 55.69. Women's Health Issues.
9 (a) The Department of Public Health shall designate a
10 member of its staff to handle women's health issues not
11 currently or adequately addressed by the Department.
12 (b) The staff person's duties shall include, without
13 limitation:
14 (1) Assisting in the assessment of the health needs
15 of women in the State.
16 (2) Recommending treatment methods and programs
17 that are sensitive and relevant to the unique
18 characteristics of women.
19 (3) Promoting awareness of women's health concerns
20 and encouraging, promoting, and aiding in the
21 establishment of women's services.
22 (4) Providing adequate and effective opportunities
23 for women to express their views on Departmental policy
24 development and program implementation.
25 (5) Exploring ways to expand women's access to
26 health insurance.
27 (6) Exploring ways to increase access to a full
28 range or reproductive health services, including sexually
29 transmitted disease and AIDS awareness, prevention, and
30 treatment.
31 (7) Exploring ways to expand existing mental health
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1 care programs to address the specific needs of women.
2 (Source: P.A. 87-983.)