ATLANTA – State Representative Katie Dempsey (R-Rome) recently sponsored HR 121, a resolution recognizing the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement and National Wear Red Day. Members of the General Assembly wore red at the State Capitol on Wednesday, February 4, 2015 in support of National Wear Red Day. Continue reading “Rep. Katie Dempsey Recognizes American Heart Association’s National Wear Red Day at the Capitol”
Lieutenant Governor Cagle and Speaker Ralston Announce Appointments to Joint Study Committees
Speaker David Ralston and Lt. Governor Casey Cagle today announced the following appointments to joint study committees: Continue reading “Lieutenant Governor Cagle and Speaker Ralston Announce Appointments to Joint Study Committees”
Rep. Katie Dempsey Participates in “Look Again” Public Awareness Initiative
ATLANTA – State Representative Katie Dempsey (R-Rome) participated in the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning’s “Look Again” campaign, launched by Governor Nathan Deal, First Lady Sandra Deal and leaders of multiple state agencies on Tuesday, May 27, 2014. “Look Again” is a public awareness initiative of the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) which calls for parents and caregivers of children to have heightened awareness this summer of the dangers of leaving children unattended in vehicles. Continue reading “Rep. Katie Dempsey Participates in “Look Again” Public Awareness Initiative”
Rep. Katie Dempsey Co-hosts Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke Awareness Forum at the State Capitol
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”
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”