Sec. 6. Centers of excellence in menopause cause and mid-life women's health
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Part W of title III of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 241 et seq. ), as amended by section 4, is further amended by adding at the end the following: The Secretary shall designate eligible entities as Centers of Excellence in Menopause and Mid-Life Women’s Health, and award grants to such entities, for purposes of improving professional training resources for health care providers on mid-life women’s health with respect to the care, treatment, and management of perimenopause and menopausal symptoms, and related support services.
To be eligible to receive a designation and grant under subsection (a), an entity shall— be an accredited entity that offers education to students in various health professions, or such other type of entity, as the Secretary determines appropriate; demonstrate community engagement and partnerships with community stakeholders, including entities that train health professionals, social workers, community health centers, health systems administrators, certified behavioral health clinics, and research institutions; and submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require.
An entity receiving an award under subsection
(a)shall develop and distribute evidence-based resources to health care providers, patients, and public health departments regarding the care, treatment, and management of perimenopause and menopausal symptoms. Such resources may include information on— advancements in the treatment or management of perimenopause and acute or chronic menopausal symptoms; the prevention and treatment of related chronic conditions across different patient populations to support mid-life women’s health; and other topic areas that are relevant to the objectives described in subsection (a). In awarding grants under subsection (a), the Secretary shall take into account regional differences among eligible entities and ensure equitable geographic distribution. In awarding grants under subsection (a), the Secretary shall prioritize eligible entities that provide services in a health professional shortage area designated under section 332 or to medically underserved populations, as defined in section 330(b)(3). Each entity receiving an award under subsection
(a)shall submit an annual report to the Secretary on the activities carried out using such award. The Secretary shall evaluate each project carried out by an entity receiving an award under this section and shall report the findings with respect to each such evaluation to appropriate Federal agencies and public and private entities. To carry out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029. .
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