ATLANTA – State Representative Ron Stephens (R-Savannah) was recently named Legislator of the Year by the Georgia Rural Health Association.
“I am truly honored to receive this recognition by the Georgia Rural Health Association,” said Rep. Stephens. “Rural health care providers often face challenges that are unique to their rural location. I believe that we must do everything we can to support healthcare in rural Georgia.”
The Georgia Rural Health Association’s Legislator of the Year Award is given annually to the member of the Georgia General Assembly who demonstrates wisdom and foresight in dealing with rural health issues, understanding of rural health, and exemplary leadership in addressing the needs of rural areas and resolution of their health problems.
The Georgia Rural Health Association is the oldest state rural health association in the country. Founded in 1981, this nonprofit network of healthcare providers, educators, and individuals is united in its commitment to improve the health and healthcare services of rural Georgians.
For more information about the Georgia Rural Health Association, click here.
Representative Ron Stephens represents the citizens of District 164, which includes portions of Bryan, Chatham, and Liberty counties. He was elected into the House of Representatives in 1996, and is currently the Chairman of the Economic Development & Tourism Committee. He also serves on the Appropriations, Rules, and Ways & Means committees.
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