2017 Florida Statutes
TITLE XXIX - PUBLIC HEALTH
Chapter 381 - PUBLIC HEALTH: GENERAL PROVISIONS
381.0046 - Statewide HIV and AIDS prevention campaign.
381.0046 Statewide HIV and AIDS prevention campaign.—
(1) The Department of Health shall develop and implement a statewide HIV and AIDS prevention campaign that is directed towards minorities who are at risk of HIV infection. The campaign shall include television, radio, and outdoor advertising; public service announcements; and peer-to-peer outreach. Each campaign message and concept shall be evaluated with members of the target group to ensure its effectiveness. The campaign shall provide information on the risk of HIV and AIDS infection and strategies to follow for prevention, early detection, and treatment. The campaign shall use culturally sensitive literature and educational materials and promote the development of individual skills for behavior modification.
(2) The Department of Health shall establish dedicated positions within the department for HIV and AIDS regional minority coordinators and a statewide HIV and AIDS minority coordinator. The coordinators shall facilitate statewide efforts to implement and coordinate HIV and AIDS prevention and treatment programs.
History.—s. 201, ch. 99-397; s. 47, ch. 2005-2; s. 22, ch. 2012-184.
