Federal Funding Boosts Emergency Health Care Access in Atlanta as Senator Ossoff and Local Leaders Take Action

U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is working to improve emergency health care access for families in metro Atlanta. He has announced that he is allocating Federal resources to the Atlanta Regional Commission for an Emergency Health Care Transportation Access Study, which aims to identify the most pressing needs and ensure that more families can receive the necessary care. The study will analyze discrepancies in emergency health care access in the metro Atlanta area, especially after the closure of several hospitals in recent years.

Mayor Andre Dickens and ARC Executive Director & CEO Anna Roach played a key role in bringing this proposal to Senator Ossoff’s attention and providing leadership in the community. The Emergency Health Care Transportation Access Study is seen as a pivotal first step in providing the necessary data to make informed decisions that could ultimately save lives.

Health care access in the Atlanta region is not consistent, and disparities exist based on ZIP codes. Mayor Dickens, who is also the ARC Board Chair, emphasizes the importance of addressing these inequalities. According to him, ensuring equal access to emergency health services is critical for everyone’s safety and well-being.

Anna Roach stresses that quick access to emergency health services can make a significant difference in outcomes during critical situations such as heart attacks or strokes when every minute counts and it can be a matter of life and death. The funding provided by Senator Ossoff through a bipartisan government funding package will help accelerate progress towards ensuring that all families in metro Atlanta can quickly access emergency health care during critical situations.

Overall, this study marks an important step towards improving emergency health care access for families in metro Atlanta and ensuring that everyone has equal access to essential medical services during critical situations.