Category: Katie Dempsey

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”

ATLANTA – State Representative Katie Dempsey (R-Rome) commented on Governor Nathan Deal signing into law House Bill 511 on Thursday, April 24, 2014. Sponsored by Rep. Dempsey, HB 511 creates a two-year pilot program to provide coverage for medically necessary bariatric procedures for the treatment and management of obesity and related conditions under the state health insurance plan. Participation in the pilot will be available to eligible state employees, public school teachers, and public school employees. Continue reading “Gov. Deal Signs Bariatric Surgery Bill Sponsored by Rep. Dempsey”

ATLANTA – State Representative Katie Dempsey (R-Rome) welcomed Dr. Robert Brown, minister at Rome First United Methodist Church, to the Georgia House of Representatives as he served as the “Chaplain of the Day” on Monday, March 10, 2014. Continue reading “Rep. Katie Dempsey Welcomes Dr. Robert Brown as Chaplain of the Day at Georgia House”