3701.141 Office of women's health initiatives. - Ohio Statutes

3701.141 Office of women's health initiatives.

(A) There is hereby created in the department of health the women’s health program, .

(B) To the extent funds are available, the women’s health program shall:

(1) Identify, review, and assist the director in the coordination of programs and resources the department of health is committing to women’s health concerns, including the department’s women’s and infants’ program activities;

(2) Advocate for women’s health by requesting that the department conduct, sponsor, encourage, or fund research; establish additional programs regarding women’s health concerns as needed; and monitor the research and program efforts;

(3) Collect, classify, and store relevant research conducted by the department or other entities, and provide, unless otherwise prohibited by law, interested persons access to research results;

(4) Apply for grant opportunities.

Effective Date: 06-26-2003