68-1-2203 - Functions. - Tennessee Statutes

68-1-2203. Functions.

The office of minority health is designated for the following purposes:

     (1)  To assist the commissioner in the assessment of the health needs of the minority populations within the state;

     (2)  To recommend to the commissioner methods and programs that are sensitive and relevant to the unique linguistic, cultural and ethnic characteristics of minority populations;

     (3)  To provide consultation, technical assistance, training, and reference materials regarding health issues of minorities to service providers, organizations and other agencies;

     (4)  To promote awareness of minority health concerns and encourage, promote and aid in the establishment of services to address those concerns;

     (5)  To disseminate information on available minority services;

     (6)  To provide adequate and effective opportunities for minorities to express their views on departmental policy development and program implementation;

     (7)  To coordinate with other agencies providing services to minority populations in an effort to make available services designed to meet the needs of minority residents;

     (8)  To develop local coalitions throughout the state that provide local networks of health organizations and associated agencies, and act as a community focus for minority health related programs; and

     (9)  To seek funding from various entities or sources to carry out or further the purposes of this part.

[Acts 2004, ch. 564, § 1.]