Upon implementation, AB381 would likely lead to increased awareness and understanding of perimenopause and menopause among Wisconsin women. The educational efforts, which include the creation of both electronic and physical informational materials, aim to improve communication between women and their healthcare providers. By focusing on personal preparedness for these stages of life, the bill seeks to create a supportive framework for women's health and advocacy, potentially impacting healthcare practices related to aging women across the state.
Summary
Assembly Bill 381 aims to enhance education and awareness surrounding perimenopause and menopause for women in Wisconsin. The bill mandates that the Department of Health Services (DHS) collaborates with healthcare providers, including obstetricians, gynecologists, and community health centers, to develop educational materials that address the symptoms, biological processes, and treatment options related to these life stages. This initiative intends to equip women with information that is crucial for navigating the changes associated with perimenopause and menopause effectively.
Contention
While the bill has garnered support for its intent to educate women on often overlooked health issues, some stakeholders may raise concerns regarding the allocation of state resources and the effectiveness of educational outreach. The requirement for DHS to facilitate these partnerships and produce extensive educational content may lead to discussions on prioritization within funding constraints. Additionally, including diverse voices in the development of educational materials to ensure inclusivity may be a point of contention among advocates for women's health.
Permitting pharmacists to prescribe certain contraceptives, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Permitting pharmacists to prescribe certain contraceptives, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Required instruction in civics in the elementary and high school grades, high school graduation requirements, and private school educational program criteria. (FE)
Required instruction in civics in the elementary and high school grades, high school graduation requirements, and private school educational program criteria. (FE)
Establishes interagency council on menopause in DOH and requires certain lincensed health care professionals to distribute menopause informational pamphlets under certain circumstances.
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.