Pennsylvania would require a prostate health public education campaign

The Health Department would collect, update, and share information about prostate health, cancer risk, screening tests, and early detection. The campaign would serve the general public and target groups at higher risk; the age guidance specifically applies to men. Outreach would include media, community events, and health or community organizations. Information would be offered in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Mandarin Chinese, and other languages the department chooses. The campaign requirement would take effect six months after the act becomes law.

The State Treasury would hold a separate campaign fund, and the Health Department could seek grants and accept donations. Every deposit and the fund’s interest or other earnings would be limited to running and administering the campaign. The bill does not name a starting amount; spending would depend on money deposited in the fund. The fund provisions would take effect six months after the act becomes law.