Senator Ossoff Allocates Resources for Healthcare Access in Columbus

Senator Ossoff has allocated resources to improve access to healthcare in the Chattahoochee River Valley. Through a bipartisan government funding package, he was able to secure $139,000 for the project. The Mobile Integrated Health Care Program in Columbus and Muscogee County will involve a partnership between a Fire-EMS paramedic and a nurse practitioner to address the needs of chronic system users and disadvantaged residents by providing appropriate medical care.

The Columbus Fire-EMS department will use this program as part of the Columbus Correct Care initiative to provide the right resources to all residents in need. Mayor Skip Henderson expressed appreciation for Senator Ossoff’s efforts in making this program a reality for the community. Columbus Fire and EMS Chief Salvatore J. Scarpa also expressed gratitude for Senator Ossoff’s support in securing funds for the Mobile Integrated Healthcare program, which will focus on high utilizers of the EMS system and provide necessary resources for emergency and non-emergency care to residents of Columbus, GA and Muscogee County.

Senator Ossoff’s continued support of public safety in the community is highly valued by Mayor Henderson III and Fire/EMS Chief Scarpa. This funding package marks another step towards ensuring that all residents receive the healthcare they need, regardless of their background or circumstances.