California Health and Safety Code ARTICLE 1 - Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health

  • Section 123225.
    The department shall maintain a program of maternal and child health.(Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 1996.)
  • Section 123230.
    The department may investigate, and disseminate educational information relating to, conditions affecting the health of the children of this state.(Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415,...
  • Section 123232.
    (a)  The department shall develop or obtain a brochure to educate pregnant women and new parents about the important role in maintaining a healthy lifestyle...
  • Section 123235.
    The program may include the provision of educational, preventative, diagnostic and treatment services, including medical care, hospitalization and other institutional care and aftercare, appliances and...
  • Section 123240.
    (a)  The Maternal and Child Health Branch of the department shall conduct a pilot project to assess the effectiveness of daily ambulatory uterine monitoring devices...
  • Section 123245.
    The Maternal and Child Health Program Act (Section 27) does not give the power to force compulsory medical or physical examination of children.(Added by Stats....
  • Section 123250.
    Upon request the department shall advise all public officers, organizations, and agencies interested in the health and welfare of mothers and children in the state.(Added...
  • Section 123255.
    (a)  The department may maintain a maternal and child health program in each county. (b)  Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the department may allocate,...

Last modified: October 22, 2018