The department shall establish programs for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer awareness for the following purposes:
- (1) Reducing morbidity and mortality from breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer through prevention, early detection, and treatment.
- (2) Making breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screening services available to underserved and uninsured individuals throughout the state, especially those whose economic circumstances or geographic locations limit access to screening facilities.
- (3) Raising public awareness about breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer.
- (4) Collecting, classifying, and analyzing relevant research information and data concerning breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer.
- (5) Serving as a resource for information regarding breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer.
(Act 2010-587, p. 1318, §2.)