Sen. Ossoff Strengthening Health Care Across Metro Atlanta & North Georgia

Blairsville, Ga. - U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is strengthening health care for families across metro Atlanta and North Georgia.

Sen. Ossoff brought Republicans and Democrats together to expand health care services for families in metro Atlanta and across North Georgia, including expanding health care transportation services in Rome, delivering a new Cardiac CT Scanner for a rural hospital in Union County, and delivering new equipment in Calhoun.

"There's no worse nightmare for any family than having a loved one who's sick, but who cannot get the health care they need," Sen. Ossoff said. "That's why I brought Republicans and Democrats together to strengthen health care services for Georgia families."

Sen. Ossoff is delivering funding for the projects through bipartisan government funding legislation that became law on February 3.

Please find a summary of projects for which Sen. Ossoff is delivering funding below:

• BLAIRSVILLE: Union County Hospital Authority ($2,000,000): Union County Hospital Authority will use the Federal funding to purchase a Cardiac PET/CT Scanner, which will improve care for patients with chest pain as well as patients who have suffered from a heart attack or stroke.

• ROME: AdventHealth Redmond ($934,000): The Federal funding will help AdventHealth Redmond launch the Northwest Georgia Rural Initiative for Transportation (NW-GRIT), which aims to provide non-emergency transport to improve access to community and mental health resources for underserved residents.

• ATLANTA: Georgia State University ($1,350,000): GSU's College of Nursing and Health Professions will use the Federal funds to purchase a mobile health clinic, expanding access and addressing health needs in underserved communities.

• MARIETTA: Wellstar Health ($500,000): Wellstar Health will use the Federal funding to purchase a mammography unit for its Maternal Mobile Health Clinic.

• RIVERDALE: Southern Regional Medical Center ($1,222,000): With the Federal funding, Southern Regional Medical Center plans to establish a Sickle Cell Wellness Treatment Center, which will focus on wellness, prevention of complications, and proactive care.

• CALHOUN: The Healing Hands Clinic of Gordon County ($190,000): The Healing Hands Clinic of Gordon County is a nonprofit, free medical clinic for residents of Gordon County. The Clinic will use the Federal funding to acquire much-needed medical and office equipment and make upgrades to its new facility, including additional treatment rooms and roof repairs.

"Thank you, Senator Ossoff, and your incredible team, for your steadfast support of AdventHealth and the citizens of Northwest Georgia. We are deeply appreciative of the $934,000 in federal funding for the Northwest Georgia Rural Initiative for Transportation (NW-GRIT). This investment will have a profound impact on our community, improving access to critical health and mental health resources for underserved residents. Your commitment to championing rural health and expanding opportunities for those who need it most is truly inspiring. We are grateful for your partnership and look forward to realizing the transformative benefits this funding will provide," said Isaac Sendros, CEO of AdventHealth Georgia Market.

"GSU Health on Wheels will allow us to meet communities exactly where they are," said Dean Huanbiao Mo of the Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions. "This grant empowers our faculty, students and partners to reduce longstanding health disparities through direct, consistent, and community-driven outreach."

Southern Regional Medical Center Chief Executive Officer, Ela Lena stated, "I am deeply grateful to Senator Ossoff for his support. This Sickle Cell Wellness and Treatment Center represents a transformative step forward focusing on integrated care coordination to reduce hospitalizations and empower patients to live healthier, fuller lives. The Senator's support affirms the importance of investing in innovative models that address long-standing disparities and bring equity to the forefront of healthcare delivery."

"The Wellstar Maternal Mobile Health Clinic represents a transformative step in how we deliver care to all women and families across Georgia," said Dr. Paula Greaves, Chief of Women's Health at Wellstar Health System. "By bringing a fully equipped, state-of-the-art clinic directly into underserved communities, we are removing barriers to access and providing comprehensive prenatal, postnatal, primary and behavioral health services. This mobile clinic allows us to meet patients where they are, address the whole person and advance health equity for mothers, babies and families."

"This funding is such a blessing and will help us better serve those in need in Gordon County," said Kimberly Gowens, Healing Hands Clinic Director. "We wish to thank Sen. Ossoff and his staff for their support."

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