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GA SR846
Resolution
AI Summary
- Commends the Georgia Rural Health Association (GRHA), a nonprofit advocate for rural health care consumers and providers, and designates March 5, 2014, as Rural Health Day at the state capitol
- Recognizes that Georgia has 109 rural counties with more than 2 million residents facing declining availability of health care providers, specialists, nurses, and professional services
- Notes that rural areas have the highest cancer and cardiovascular mortality rates, as well as elevated infant mortality, child abuse, and teen pregnancy rates, with uninsured and elderly populations exceeding available health care resources
- Acknowledges that limited rural health care facilities and services aggravate economic distress and deter industry recruitment, as recognized by the Georgia Department of Community Health
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Rural Health Association
Legislative Description
Rural Health Day; recognize March 5, 2014
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted
2/5/2014
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