192.714. Regional arthritis centers to be established--purpose--regions designated. - Missouri Statutes

Regional arthritis centers to be established--purpose--regionsdesignated.

192.714. 1. Beginning October 1, 1984, there shall be establishedwithin this state, and within the department of health and senior services, anetwork of regional arthritis centers designed to demonstrate and stimulatethe prompt and effective application of available knowledge for the treatmentof patients with arthritis and related musculoskeletal diseases, and todevelop new knowledge essential for the control of these disorders.

2. The arthritis centers established pursuant to sections 192.700 to192.727 shall operate programs in the area of education of patients, theirfamilies, and the public.

3. At least one regional arthritis center shall be established in eachof the following seven regions, the boundaries of which shall be determined bythe board:

(1) Greater St. Louis area;

(2) Southeast;

(3) Northeast;

(4) Central;

(5) Southwest;

(6) Northwest; and

(7) Greater Kansas City area.

(L. 1984 H.B. 1028 § 7)