SB2877 ~~Engrossed~~ LRB095 19229 RCE 45487 b AN ACT concerning State government.

SB2877 Enrolled LRB095 19229 RCE 45487 b AN ACT concerning State government.

The Department of Human Services Act is amended by adding Section 10-60 as follows:

The Department of Human Services Act is amended by changing Section 10-10 and by adding Section 10-60 as follows:

(20 ILCS ~~1305/10-60~~ ~~new)~~ Sec.

(20 ILCS 1305/10-10) Sec.

10-10.

Diabetes, asthma, and pulmonary disorder prevention;

special risk groups.

The Department shall include within its public health promotion programs and materials information to be directed toward population groups in Illinois that are to be considered at high risk in relation to diabetes, asthma, and pulmonary disorders, such as Hispanics, people of African descent, the elderly, obese individuals, persons with high blood sugar content, and persons with a family history of diabetes.

Such information shall inform high risk groups about the causes and prevention of diabetes, asthma, and pulmonary disorders, the types of treatment for these diseases, the disease and how treatment may be obtained.

By February 15, 2009 and each February 15 thereafter, the Department shall file a report with the General Assembly concerning its activities and accomplishments under this Section during the previous calendar year.

SB2877 Enrolled - 2 - LRB095 19229 RCE 45487 b (Source:

P.A.

89-507, eff.

7-1-97.) (20 ILCS 1305/10-60 new) Sec.