A bill to extend for three fiscal years the programs under section 789 and title XII of the Public Health Service Act relating to emergency medical services and to authorize assistance for poison control and assistance centers.

(Measure passed House, amended, roll call #526 (245-12))

Amends title VII of the Public Health Service Act (Health Research and Teaching Facilities and Training of Professional Health Personnel) to extend through fiscal year 1982 the current authorization for grants for training in emergency medical services.

Amends title XII of such Act (Emergency Medical Services Systems) to extend through fiscal year 1982 the authorization of appropriations (at reduced levels) for assistance for emergency medical services systems. Limits the number of grants or contracts which a system may receive and the use of such assistance for the acquisition of equipment or facilities acquired with previous assistance.

Extends through fiscal year 1982 the current authorization for grants for burn injury programs.

Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to provide financial assistance to public and nonprofit entities to establish and maintain poison control information and treatment centers.

Amends title III of the Public Health Service Act (General Powers and Duties) to eliminate the requirement that public and private entities "provide health services" to qualify to receive assistance for providing primary and dental health services and demonstration projects to medical underserved populations.