Atlanta, Ga. — U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is working to strengthen emergency health care access for metro Atlanta families.
Today, Sen. Ossoff announced he is delivering Federal resources to the Atlanta Regional Commission for an Emergency Health Care Transportation Access Study.
Following the closure of several hospitals across the metro Atlanta area in recent years, the study will analyze disparities in emergency health care access in metro Atlanta to identify the biggest needs and help more families get the care they need.
Sen. Ossoff brought Republicans and Democrats together to deliver $543,000 for the project through this year’s bipartisan government funding package.
“Too many metro Atlanta families fear that they can’t quickly access emergency health care in a crisis. That’s why I brought Republicans and Democrats together to accelerate progress to ensure all Metro Atlanta families can access emergency health care when they need it most,” Sen. Ossoff said. “I thank Mayor Andre Dickens and ARC Executive Director & CEO Anna Roach for bringing this proposal to my office and for their leadership in the community.”
“We know that health care access in the Atlanta region varies greatly by your ZIP code. It’s time for action to address these disparities,” said Andre Dickens, ARC Board Chair and Mayor of the City of Atlanta. “This study is a critical first step that will provide the hard data we need to make informed decisions that can save lives.”
“It’s critically important that people have good access to emergency health services, no matter where they live. When a health emergency like a heart attack or stroke occurs, every minute counts. It’s literally a matter of life and death,” said Anna Roach, ARC Executive Director & CEO.
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