2021 New York Laws
PBH - Public Health
Article 38 - Veterans Health Manpower Center
3803 - Veterans Health Care Information Program.

§  3803.  Veterans health care information program. 1. There is hereby
created within the  department  the  veterans  health  care  information
program  (referred  to  in  this  section as the "program"), which shall
provide information on health  issues  associated  with  military  duty,
including  but  not  limited  to  Agent  Orange,  spina bifida, Gulf War
Syndromes, toxic materials or harmful physical agents such as,  depleted
uranium, and hepatitis C, and specific mental and physical health issues
including  post-traumatic  stress  disorder,  traumatic brain injury and
other brain-related injuries, for  veterans,  their  surviving  spouses,
children of veterans and health care providers.
  2.  The  program  shall  include  but  not be limited to the following
elements:
  (a) public service announcements;
  (b)  establishment  of  a  toll-free  telephone  hotline  to   provide
information  regarding  health care providers and treatment centers with
expertise in illnesses associated with military duty; and
  (c) establish a veterans health information clearing house on-line.
  3. In exercising any of his or her  powers  under  this  section,  the
commissioner  shall  consult with appropriate health care professionals,
providers, veterans or organizations representing them, the division  of
veterans' services, the United States department of veterans affairs and
the United States defense department.
  4.  The  commissioner  may  make  rules  and regulations necessary and
appropriate for the implementation of this section.