Senator Ossoff Provides Resources to Strengthen Access to Emergency Health Care in Metro Atlanta

Atlanta, Georgia. — U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is working to increase access to emergency health care for families in metro Atlanta.

Today, Senator Ossoff announced he will provide federal resources to the Atlanta Regional Commission for an emergency study on transportation access for health care.

Following the closure of several hospitals in metro Atlanta in recent years, the study will analyze disparities in access to emergency health care in metro Atlanta to identify the greatest needs. more important and help more families get the care they need.

Senator Ossoff brought Republicans and Democrats together to provide $543,000 for the project through this year’s bipartisan government funding package.

“Too many families in metro Atlanta fear they will not be able to quickly access emergency health care in a crisis. That’s why I’ve brought Republicans and Democrats together to accelerate progress to ensure all families in metro Atlanta can access emergency health care when they need it most. » said Senator Ossoff. “I thank Mayor Andre Dickens and ARC Executive Director and CEO Anna Roach for bringing this proposal to my office and for their leadership in the community.”

“We know that access to health care in the Atlanta area varies greatly depending on your zip code. It is time to act to address these disparities. said Andre Dickens, Chairman of the ARC Board of Directors and Mayor of the City of Atlanta. “This study is a crucial first step that will provide the concrete data we need to make informed decisions that can save lives. »

“It is extremely important that people have good access to emergency health services, regardless of 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, executive director and CEO of ARC.

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