SECTIONS 104875-104895 - California Statutes

HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE

SECTION 104875-104895

104875. For purposes of identifying persons who have been exposed
to the potential hazards of diethylstilbestrol while pregnant or
prenatally and of educating the public concerning the findings and
early detection of associated malignancies and other abnormalities,
the department shall establish, promote, and maintain a public and
professional information campaign on diethylstilbestrol. The campaign
shall be conducted throughout the state and shall include, but not
be limited to, a concerted effort at reaching those persons or the
offspring of persons who have been exposed to diethylstilbestrol
while pregnant or prenatally in order to encourage them to seek
medical care for screening, early detection, or treatment and
follow-up of any diethylstilbestrol-related condition.

104880. The department shall identify at least one program for
screening and follow-up care for each health service area for
purposes of referral of persons exposed to diethylstilbestrol while
pregnant or prenatally. The department shall consider the provider's
compliance with state- and federally-mandated standards, the location
in relation to the geographical distribution of persons exposed to
diethylstilbestrol, and the capacity of the provider to properly
screen for breast cancer, vaginal cancer, cervical cancer, vaginal
adenosis, and any other malignancy and abnormal conditions resulting
from exposure to diethylstilbestrol. The department shall designate
existing facilities presently serving the diethylstilbestrol-exposed
population as screening programs pursuant to this section. However,
if existing facilities are not available, training for screening and
follow-up may be offered to the personnel in existing facilities and
clinics.

104885. The department may request and shall receive from any
department, division, board, bureau, commission, or agency of the
state or of any political subdivision thereof such assistance and
data as will enable it to properly carry out its activities and
effectuate the purposes set forth in this chapter. The department may
also enter into any contract for services as it deems necessary with
a private agency or concern upon such terms and conditions as it
deems appropriate.

104890. The department shall present to the Legislature, on or
before December 1, 1982, information on the diethylstilbestrol
program.

104895. It is the intention of the Legislature in enacting this
chapter that funding for this program in subsequent fiscal years be
through the normal budgetary process.