U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is focused on improving emergency health care access for families in metro Atlanta. He has announced that he is allocating Federal resources to the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) for an Emergency Health Care Transportation Access Study. The study aims to analyze the discrepancies in emergency health care access in the metro Atlanta area, especially after the closure of several hospitals in recent years.
Senator Ossoff worked across party lines to secure $543,000 for the project through a bipartisan government funding package. This funding will help accelerate progress in ensuring that all families in metro Atlanta can quickly access emergency health care during critical situations. 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.
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. 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.
Anna Roach, the ARC Executive Director & CEO, stresses the critical necessity for people to have easy access to emergency health services, regardless of where they reside. In health emergencies such as heart attacks or strokes, quick access to care can make a significant difference in outcomes. Every minute counts in such situations, as it can be a matter of life and death.
