A. The State Department of Health, giving consideration to the recommendations of the Advancement of Wellness Advisory Council created in Section 44 of this act, shall:

1. Advise regarding coordination of osteoporosis programs conducted by or through the Department;

2. Establish a mechanism for sharing information on osteoporosis among all officials and employees involved in carrying out osteoporosis-related programs;

3. Preview and coordinate the most promising areas of education, prevention, and treatment concerning osteoporosis;

4. Assist other offices in developing plans for education and health promotion on osteoporosis;

5. Establish mechanisms to use the results of research concerning osteoporosis in the development of relevant policies and programs; and

6. Prepare a report that describes educational initiatives on osteoporosis sponsored by the state and makes recommendations for new educational initiatives on osteoporosis. The Council shall transmit the report to the State Board of Health for review and forwarding with any necessary comments or recommendations to the Legislature. The report shall also be available to the public.

B. The Department, giving consideration to the recommendations of the Advancement of Wellness Advisory Council created in Section 44 of this act, shall establish and coordinate an Advisory Panel on Osteoporosis which will provide nongovernmental input regarding the Osteoporosis Prevention and Treatment Education Program. Membership on the advisory panel shall be voluntary and shall include, but not be limited to, persons with osteoporosis, representatives of women's health organizations, public health education, osteoporosis experts, providers of osteoporosis health care, persons knowledgeable in health promotion and education, and representatives of national osteoporosis organizations or their state or regional affiliates.