Pennsylvania Statutes Title 71 P.S. State Government § 534-A. Public awareness and education (Adm. Code § 2104-A)

(1) An outreach campaign utilizing print, radio and television public service announcements, advertisements, posters and other materials.

(2) Community forums.

(3) Distribution of information at public events.

(4) Targeting of at-risk populations.

(5) Provision of reliable information to policymakers.

(6) Distribution of information through county and district health offices, city and county health departments, schools, area agencies on aging, employer wellness programs, health care providers, insurers, including health maintenance organizations, and nonprofit and community organizations.

(1) The provision of available brochures, videotapes and other materials.

(2) The establishment of a Statewide capacity to provide information on all aspects of osteoporosis.

(3) The provision of educational information to consumers of osteoporosis-related services through the use of a toll-free number.

(4) The provision of assistance and encouragement to osteoporosis support groups.

(5) The provision of assistance to groups that conduct workshops and seminars for the public.

(1) The identification and collection of educational materials for professionals.

(2) The increase in awareness among health care and human service providers regarding the importance of prevention, early detection, treatment and rehabilitation.

(3) The identification of available curricula for educating health care and human service providers and community groups and leaders on prevention, detection and treatment.

(4) The encouragement of workshops and seminars for professional development in the care and management of osteoporosis patients.

(5) The initiation of Statewide conferences on osteoporosis as appropriate.