ATLANTA – State Representative Katie Dempsey (R-Rome) today co-hosted and moderated the Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke Awareness Forum at the State Capitol, sponsored by the Georgia Academy of Family Physicians. During the 2014 legislative session, Rep. Dempsey sponsored legislation, HR 1717, which recognizes May 14, 2014 as Atrial Fibrillation Day at the State Capitol. Continue reading “Rep. Katie Dempsey Co-hosts Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke Awareness Forum at the State Capitol”
Rep. Jimmy Pruett earns “A+” from Georgia Chamber for 2014 Legislative Session
ATLANTA – State Representative Jimmy Pruett (R-Eastman) received an ‘A+’ from the Georgia Chamber of Commerce on its 2014 Legislative Scorecard. The Chamber’s scorecard grades Georgia lawmakers based on their votes on certain pro-business measures considered during the 2014 General Assembly session. Continue reading “Rep. Jimmy Pruett earns “A+” from Georgia Chamber for 2014 Legislative Session”
Atrial Fibrillation Day: Raising Awareness of a Silent Risk
By State Representative Katie Dempsey (R-Rome)
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This session I sponsored House Resolution 1717 which recognizes May 14, 2014, as Atrial Fibrillation Day in the state of Georgia to help raise awareness about this serious, silent threat to many Georgians. Atrial fibrillation, the most common form of arrhythmia, occurs when the electrical activity of the heart is disorganized, causing an irregular heartbeat, disrupting the flow of blood through the heart and into the brain. Adults 40 years and older have a 25 percent lifetime risk of developing atrial fibrillation. Risk factors for atrial fibrillation include high blood pressure, heart failure, diabetes, alcohol misuse, advanced age, thyroid disease and heart disease. Continue reading “Atrial Fibrillation Day: Raising Awareness of a Silent Risk”
Rep. Trey Kelley earns “A+” from Georgia Chamber for 2013-2014 Legislative Term
ATLANTA – State Representative Trey Kelley (R-Cedartown) received an ‘A+’ from the Georgia Chamber of Commerce on its 2013-2014 Legislative Scorecard. The Chamber’s scorecard grades Georgia lawmakers based on their votes on certain pro-business measures considered during the 2013 and 2014 General Assembly sessions. Continue reading “Rep. Trey Kelley earns “A+” from Georgia Chamber for 2013-2014 Legislative Term”
Rep. Mark Hamilton Receives Legislative Leadership Award
ATLANTA — State Representative Mark Hamilton (R- Cumming) recently received the Council of State Court Judges of Georgia’s Legislative Leadership Award. The Council of State Court Judges chose Rep. Hamilton for this award based on his support and leadership on behalf of the Council during the 2014 Legislative Session. Continue reading “Rep. Mark Hamilton Receives Legislative Leadership Award”