(1) The chronic disease program shall include the prevention of chronic diseases; the early detection and reporting of cases; and surveillance, treatment, education, rehabilitation, and maintenance of patients suffering from chronic diseases. The availability of services under this program is subject to appropriations.
  (2) The program may include the promotion, support, or conduct of studies or research on chronic diseases and their relation to the health and welfare of the people of this state; the promotion, support, and conduct of programs of community and professional education; the development or purchase and distribution of educational and informational material; the furnishing of laboratory services; and the promotion and establishment of cooperative relationships or programs with hospitals, clinics, social and health agencies, educational and research organizations, and other related groups.

Terms Used In Michigan Laws 333.5412

  • chronic disease: includes an impairment or deviation from normal having 1 or more of the following characteristics:
  (a) It is permanent. See Michigan Laws 333.5401
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories belonging to the United States; and the words "United States" shall be construed to include the district and territories. See Michigan Laws 8.3o
    •   (3) The department may contract with local health departments, other agencies of government, nonprofit corporations, and individuals for carrying out any of these programs.
      (4) Periodically, but not less than each 3 years, the department shall evaluate the program to determine its effectiveness.
      (5) The public health advisory council, based on appropriate data, may recommend discontinuance of a disease program established under this part.
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