State Senator honored as “Family Medicine Legislative Champion of the Year”
ATLANTA (December 4, 2009) – Sen. Greg Goggans (R-Douglas) has been chosen as the 2009 Family Medicine Legislative Champion of the Year by the Georgia Academy of Family Physicians (GAFP). Goggans received the award at the GAFP Presidential Gala and Awards Banquet at the Cobb Galleria Convention Center last month.
“It is extremely humbling to be recognized by a group that I have the respect and gratitude for as I do for Georgia’s family physicians,” said Goggans. “Our state is extremely fortunate to have these dedicated, hard-working men and women providing the best-possible care for our families and loved ones. I will continue to work hand-in-hand with our medical community and ensure doctors around the state have the resources and support they need to give their patients access to the highest-quality healthcare.”
The GAFP Family Medicine Legislative Champion of the Year Award is given to a lawmaker who demonstrates distinguished leadership and an unceasing commitment to assist family physicians and their patients in Georgia. This is done in conjunction with other educational efforts aimed at promoting premier practices to family physicians in Georgia and the Southeast.
Goggans was chosen by the GAFP Legislative Committee because of his strong commitment to family medicine.
“Sen. Goggans has been a strong supporter of family medicine and our patients. He also understands the importance and the need for all Georgians having access to health care. Coming from Douglas, he is keenly aware of the need for support for those physicians practicing in a rural community,” said 2009 GAFP President, Dr. Howard McMahan.
Established in 1947, GAFP is a member chapter of the American Academy of Family Physicians, representing family physicians throughout the state of Georgia. GAFP strives to promote the specialty of family medicine through the education of and service to family physicians in Georgia.
Photo (L-R): Sen. Greg Goggans receives the GAFP Family Medicine Legislative Champion of the Year Award from Dr. Bruce M. LeClair, GAFP Board Chairman during the 2009 GAFP Presidential Gala and Awards Banquet Nov. 13, 2009.
Sen. Greg Goggans represents the 7th Senate District, which includes Atkinson, Bacon, Berrien, Clinch, Coffee, Echols, Lanier, Pierce and Ware counties and a portion of Cook County.
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release:
December 5, 2009
For Information Contact:
Matt Colvin, Broadcast Specialist
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