Georgia

Closing the Health Care Coverage Gap to Protect Georgians

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Georgia, yet over 400,000 residents remain uninsured and miss out on vital care. Many who support and care for our communities every day still struggle to access the health care they need to stay healthy. Every Georgian deserves quality care, and it’s time to close the health care coverage gap to protect the lives of those who keep our state running. Together, we can take care of each other.

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Promoting Equitable Health and Sustainable Food in the CSRA

A priority area of the American Heart Association’s mission is to ensure that all individuals have access to healthy food, regardless of their location or circumstances. In collaboration with Augusta Locally Grown and Dearing Farmers Market, and with the support of Piedmont Augusta, we empower our community with science-based tools and resources and promote local, seasonal, sustainably-grown food as integral to the health and economic well-being of the CSRA.

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Cardiac Emergency Response Plans (CERP)

In schools with Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), approximately 70% of children survive cardiac arrest - seven times the overall survival rate for children. Having a CERP in place to quickly activate in the event of a cardiac event can save more students’ lives.

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Smoke-free Georgia

Georgia residents have the right to breathe clean, healthy, smoke-free air at work and while visiting public places like restaurants and bars. When people live and work in spaces that are smoke-free, they can breathe easier knowing that they are not being exposed to the diseases and risks that come with secondhand smoke. Smoke-free laws are crucial to protect us all and reduce the risks of being exposed to secondhand smoke and to ensure a healthier community for all.

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CPR Training Courses

Emergencies leave us feeling helpless, but they don’t have to. Take two minutes to learn Hands-Only CPR™ now. 70% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen in homes. When a person has a cardiac arrest, immediate CPR can double or triple their chance of survival. Prepare to save a life, find a CPR course near you today.

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