Establishment of program of grants to States

42 U.S. Code § 300k. Establishment of program of grants to States

(a) In generalThe Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, may make grants to States on the basis of an established competitive review process for the purpose of carrying out programs—
(1)
to screen women for breast and cervical cancer as a preventive health measure;
(2)
to provide appropriate referrals for medical treatment of women screened pursuant to paragraph (1) and to ensure, to the extent practicable, the provision of appropriate follow-up services and support services such as case management;
(3)
to develop and disseminate public information and education programs for the detection and control of breast and cervical cancer;
(4)
to improve the education, training, and skills of health professionals (including allied health professionals) in the detection and control of breast and cervical cancer;
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