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2018 Arkansas Code
Title 20 - Public Health and Welfare
Subtitle 2 - Health and Safety
Chapter 15 - Disease and Disease Prevention Generally
Subchapter 13 - Breast Cancer Act of 1997
§ 20-15-1304. Advisory board -- Breast Cancer Control Program

Universal Citation: AR Code § 20-15-1304 (2018)
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  • (a) (1) There is hereby established a Breast Cancer Control Advisory Board, which shall consist of eight (8) members appointed by the Governor, as follows:

    • (A) One (1) member shall be appointed to represent the Arkansas Medical Society;

    • (B) One (1) member shall represent the Arkansas Chapter of Susan G. Komen;

    • (C) One (1) member shall represent the Arkansas Hospital Association;

    • (D) One (1) member shall represent the American Cancer Society;

    • (E) One (1) member shall represent the Arkansas Nurses Association;

    • (F) One (1) member shall represent the medical oncology community;

    • (G) One (1) member shall represent the radiation oncology community; and

    • (H) One (1) member shall be a women's health advocate.

      • (2) Each of the four (4) congressional districts shall be represented by at least one (1) member.

      • (3) The members shall serve for a period of four (4) years.

  • (b)

    • (1) There is established in the Department of Health the Breast Cancer Control Program. This program shall provide for the early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of breast cancer.

    • (2) The program shall be administered according to the following principles:

      • (A) The program shall provide for breast cancer education and awareness so as to ensure early detection and conduct surveillance activities across the state;

      • (B) The program shall provide screening of women for breast cancer, including mammography, as an early detection health care measure;

      • (C) After screening, the program shall provide medical referrals and financial assistance for services necessary for definitive diagnoses, including nonradiological techniques and biopsy; and

      • (D) If a positive diagnosis is made, the program shall provide the necessary advocacy and financial assistance to help the person obtain necessary treatment.

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