ATLANTA (August 1, 2013) – Sen. Renee Unterman (R- Buford) was appointed to the Governor’s Office for Children Families Advisory Board on Thursday, August 1, 2013 in a swearing-in ceremony held by Governor Nathan Deal. Continue reading “Sen. Unterman Appointed to Governor’s Office for Children and Families Advisory Board”
Sen. Unterman Tours Rural Georgia Public Health Care Facilities
ATLANTA (July 26, 2013) – Sen. Renee Unterman (R –Buford), chair of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, recently participated in an extensive four-day tour to examine the unique challenges facing Georgia’s rural health care network. Continue reading “Sen. Unterman Tours Rural Georgia Public Health Care Facilities”
Senator Unterman Announces Results of 2011 Cognitive Impairment Report
ATLANTA (May 24, 2013) – Senator Renee Unterman (R-Buford) held a joint press conference with members of the health care community at the State Capitol on Friday, May 24 to highlight recently released data from the 2011 Georgia Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System’s (BRFSS) Cognitive Impairment Report. This comprehensive study details the cognitive and behavioral risk factors associated with memory loss. Continue reading “Senator Unterman Announces Results of 2011 Cognitive Impairment Report”
Governor Signs Legislation Creating Statewide Alzheimer’s and Dementia Task Force
ATLANTA (May 6, 2013) – Governor Nathan Deal signed into law Senate Bill 14, sponsored by Sen. Renee Unterman (R –Buford). This legislation establishes a statewide Alzheimer’s and Dementia Task Force responsible for assessing the current and future impact of these diseases in Georgia. Continue reading “Governor Signs Legislation Creating Statewide Alzheimer’s and Dementia Task Force”
Governor Signs Bill to Protect Georgia’s Elderly
ATLANTA (May 3, 2013) – Governor Nathan Deal signed into law legislation that was sponsored in the Senate by Sen. Renee Unterman (R- Buford) to expand penalties for individuals engaged in the sexual or financial exploitation of the elderly. Continue reading “Governor Signs Bill to Protect Georgia’s Elderly”