Georgia Leaders Join Forces to Drive Heart Health Initiatives Across the State

American Heart Association announces 2024-2025 Statewide Advocacy Committee

ATLANTA, Nov. 5, 2024 — Eleven prominent Georgia leaders have been appointed to the American Heart Association’s 2024-2025 Statewide Advocacy Committee. The Association is the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all.

Throughout the year, committee members will play an instrumental role in advancing health equity and guiding efforts to reduce the prevalence of heart disease and stroke in Georgia. Together, these volunteers will guide the Association’s efforts to change systems and policies, address disparities and transform health care and the health equity across the state.

Paula Kreissler, executive director of Healthy Savannah, will serve as chairperson of the committee.

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