ATLANTA – State Representative Doreen Carter (D-Lithonia) alerts constituents that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a voluntary recall on valsartan, a drug commonly used to control blood pressure and prevent heart failure. The FDA has recalled valsartan due to the presence of N-nitroso-diethylamine (NDEA), which has been classified as a probable human carcinogen. Continue reading “Rep. Carter Makes Constituents Aware of FDA Recall for Blood Pressure Medication”
Rep. Doreen Carter Encourages Citizens to ‘Go Red for Women’
ATLANTA – State Representative Doreen Carter (D-Lithonia) is encouraging citizens to “Go Red for Women” by wearing red on Friday, February 1, 2019. “Go Red for Women” Day is celebrated by the American Heart Association and is designated to increase women’s awareness and research about cardiovascular health. Rep. Carter will also host a “Go Red for Women” rally on Friday, February 1, 2019 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at The Lou Walker Senior Center in Lithonia. Continue reading “Rep. Doreen Carter Encourages Citizens to ‘Go Red for Women’”
Rep. Carter Launches 21-Day Veggie Challenge
ATLANTA – State Representative Doreen Carter (D-Lithonia) recently launched a 21-day veggie challenge to encourage citizens to eat healthier by eating more vegetables.
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Rep. Carter Hosts Hands-Free Driving Law Forum
ATLANTA – State Representative Doreen Carter (D-Lithonia) and Pastor Eric Lee Sr. recently hosted “Getting a Grip on House Bill 673: Everything You Need to Get a Handle on the Hands-Free Law.” The Hands-Free Georgia Act, which was passed during the 2018 legislative session of the Georgia General Assembly, creates a hands-free driving law in Georgia that took effect on July 1, 2018. Continue reading “Rep. Carter Hosts Hands-Free Driving Law Forum”
Rep. Carter Hosts Third Annual Women’s Go Red Luncheon and Rally
ATLANTA – State Representative Doreen Carter (D-Lithonia) recently hosted the third annual Women’s Go Red Event on Friday, February 2, 2018, at the Georgia State Capitol to encourage awareness of the issue of women and heart disease. Guest speakers included Dr. Gina Lundberg of the Emory Women’s Heart Center, Vincent Dollard of Grady Memorial Hospital and Lauren Fyock, RN of Piedmont Hospital. Continue reading “Rep. Carter Hosts Third Annual Women’s Go Red Luncheon and Rally”