Health: other; menopause transition awareness program; establish. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 9135.
Impact
The implementation of this bill is expected to positively impact women's health by ensuring that information on menopause transitions is more widely available. The Department of Health will be tasked with creating and disseminating educational materials developed in consultation with qualified organizations, which include relevant medical boards. By promoting awareness of menopause, the bill aims to empower women with knowledge about their health during this transition period. Furthermore, this educational program may lead to improved health outcomes by promoting early diagnosis and treatment of menopause-related conditions.
Summary
House Bill 4791 seeks to amend the Public Health Code in Michigan by establishing a menopause transition awareness education program. This initiative is aimed at enhancing awareness and understanding of menopause among both the public and health professionals. The proposed program will encompass various components, including the symptoms associated with menopause, chronic conditions related to menopause, and treatment options available to address these symptoms and conditions.
Contention
While the bill presents significant benefits regarding women's health education, there may be contention regarding its funding and resource allocation. Concerns could arise about how the educational program will be funded and whether sufficient resources will be dedicated to ensure comprehensive outreach efforts. Stakeholders may debate the effectiveness of such programs and whether they will address the needs of all women, particularly in underserved communities.
Health: screening; mental health screenings and resources for mothers; provide for during certain time periods. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 9137.
Health: other; program to register perinatal facilities as certain maternal care facilities; establish. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 9129.
Health: other; advisory council for pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders; create. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 5143.
Health: children; youth athletes; require department to develop educational materials and training program regarding sudden cardiac arrest in athletes and their return to athletic activity. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding secs. 9157 & 9158.
Health: other; violence prevention program; require health facilities and local health departments to establish. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding secs. 2468, 2468a, 20195 & 20195a.
Designates October of each year as "Menopause Awareness Month" October 11 of each year as "Perimenopause Day," and October 18 of each year as "Postmenopause Day" in New Jersey.
Establishes interagency council on menopause in DOH and requires certain lincensed health care professionals to distribute menopause informational pamphlets under certain circumstances.