ORS 408.350: Educational materials about hepatitis C.

(1) As used in this section, “veteran” means a person who is: (a) A resident of Oregon; and (b) A veteran as defined in ORS 408.225. (2) The Department of Veterans’ Affairs shall provide, in written or electronic format, educational materials on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of hepatitis C in veterans who are at high risk of contracting the disease. (3) The department shall make the materials available to all veterans and health care providers. (4) The materials shall include: (a) The recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Liver Foundation relating to the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of hepatitis C; and (b) Information from other groups that the department believes present reliable information concerning the increased risk to veterans of contracting hepatitis C. [2007 c.381 §1; 2009 c.41 §20] (Transportation Grants)