STUDY POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME.

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House Bill 1041 (Public) Filed Wednesday, May 25, 2022
AN ACT DIRECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH, TO CONDUCT A STUDY AND A STATEWIDE PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN ON POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME; AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THIS PURPOSE.
Intro. by Brown, Cunningham, Belk, Logan.

Status: Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House action) (May 26 2022)
H 1041

Bill Summaries:

  • Summary date: May 25 2022 - View Summary

    Directs the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Public Health (DPH), to study the medical issues surrounding polycystic ovary syndrome and its impact on North Carolina women. Details five required components of the study, including examining the number of women diagnosed and misdiagnosed in the last five years, along with any other matters DPH deems relevant. Directs DPH to report to the specified NCGA committee by December 1, 2023.

    Directs DPH to design and oversee a statewide awareness campaign to provide medical information on polycystic ovary syndrome and the findings of its study.

    Appropriates $150,000 from the General Fund to DPH for 2022-23 to fund the study and the statewide campaign.

    Effective July 1, 2022.