Existing law requires, within the limits of available money, the Division of Public and Behavioral Health of the Department of Health and Human services to establish: (1) the State Program for Wellness and the Prevention of Chronic Disease to increase public knowledge and raise public awareness relating to wellness and chronic diseases; and (2) the Advisory Council on the State Program for Wellness and the Prevention of Chronic Disease to advise and make recommendations to the Division concerning the Program. (NRS 439.517, 439.518) The Division is required, within the limits of available money and with the advice and recommendations of the Advisory Council, to carry out certain duties related to the Program, including maintaining a website to provide information and resources on nutrition, physical fitness, health, wellness and the prevention of chronic diseases. (NRS 439.521) Section 1 of this bill requires the Division to also provide on such a website information relating to multiple sclerosis, including, without limitation, information relating to resources that are available to residents of this State who have multiple sclerosis. Existing law sets forth various days, weeks or months of observance in this State. (NRS 236.018-236.095) Section 2 of this bill requires the Governor to annually proclaim the third week of March as “Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week” in this State to bring to the attention of the residents of this State factual information and educational programs and materials regarding the signs, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of multiple sclerosis.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 439.521
As Enrolled: 439.521
BDR: 439.521