Diabetes

Miss. Code Ann. tit. 41, ch. 28
in effect

Miss. Code Ann. § 41-28-1 Definitions.

The words and terms as used in this chapter shall have the following meanings: “State health officer” shall mean the state health officer of the state board of health, or his designated representative. “Board” shall mean the state board of health.

Miss. Code Ann. § 41-28-3 Program of public education and awareness of symptoms and care and treatment of diabetes to be established.

The State Board of Health is authorized to establish a program of public education and awareness of the symptoms and care and treatment of persons suffering from diabetes. The program shall be designed to disseminate information to the public, to the medical and paramedical communities, and others, relating to the symptoms, care and treatment of diabetes.

Miss. Code Ann. § 41-28-5 General duties of state board of health.

The board is authorized to: Assist in the development and expansion of educational programs for persons suffering from diabetes, including self-administration, prevention and home care and other medical and dental procedures and techniques designed to provide maximum control over any episodes typical of this condition; Enter into agreements with nonprofit organizations for the dissemination of such public information, through all forms of news media, local chapters or organizations, and other persons qualified to perform such functions; Employ all necessary administrative personnel as may be provided in its budget to carry out the provisions of this chapter; and Promulgate all rules and regulations necessary to effectuate the purposes of this chapter.

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