Georgia Doctors & Nurses Endorse Carolyn Bourdeaux's Campaign for Congress

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Thursday, September 24, 2020 
Contact: Monica Robinson, press@carolyn4congress.com

Georgia Doctors & Nurses Endorse Carolyn Bourdeaux's Campaign for Congress 
"Doctors & Nurses for Carolyn" launches to endorse Bourdeaux and her fight for affordable, quality health care

SUWANEE, GA — Today, a coalition of Georgia health care professionals endorsed Carolyn Bourdeaux's run for Congress and her commitment to fighting for affordable, quality health care and protecting patients with pre-existing conditions. 

The "Doctors & Nurses for Carolyn" coalition launched today includes doctors, nurses, and health care professionals from a range of backgrounds, including MDs, RNs, DOs, OBGYNs, nurse practitioners, infectious disease specialists, emergency medicine physicians, endocrinologists, community health center workers, and more. Carolyn got into this race because of health care — in Congress, she will protect the Affordable Care Act, go to bat for people with pre-existing conditions, and fight to bring down the costs of insurance and prescription drugs.

"I'm honored to have the support of so many doctors, nurses, and health care professionals in Georgia," said Carolyn Bourdeaux. "These doctors and nurses are on the front lines of this pandemic, and their jobs are made harder because of politicians who spread misinformation and failed to protect us. In Congress, I'll listen to the medical experts, fight to bring down the cost of prescription drugs, and work hard to ensure everyone can afford to go to the doctor to get the care they need."

"As a physician serving patients in Georgia's 7th Congressional District, I trust Carolyn to fight for a health care vision that best serves this diverse and wonderful community," said Beth Atkins, MD. "I know Carolyn will support policies that will help me provide the best care for my patients in this district, and I'm proud to support her."

Rich McCormick has repeatedly called for repealing the Affordable Care Act in its entirety, a move that would end protections for people with pre-existing conditions and put health care for millions of Georgians at risk. He has repeatedly followed President Trump's lead on downplaying the seriousness of the COVID-19 pandemic, spread misinformation about the deadly disease, and challenged the experts. McCormick was also characteristically silent in face of Trump administration attacks on the CDC, refusing to stand up for Georgia’s world-class doctors and researchers.

The health care professionals launching the "Doctors & Nurses for Carolyn" coalition today include: 

Alyssa Youngblood, RN
Amod Sureka, MD
Andrew Kramer, MD
Anju Bhushan, MD
Ann Chahroudi, MD, PhD
Belinda McIntosh, MD
Beth Atkins, MD
Carolyn C. Meltzer, MD
Carolyn Kaplan, MD
Carrie Cwiak, MD, MPH
Carrie Lawson, MD
Dana Boyle, Pharm D
Daniel Budnitz, MD
Elaine Walker, PhD, psychologist
Florence LeCraw, MD
Laura Mitchell, NP
Lisa Eichelbeger, RN, PhD
Harry J. Heiman, MD
Heather B. Gunn, MD
Hogai G. Nassery, MD
Jessica Chee, PhD, public health
Kathryn Butler, APRN
Kelli Carroll, MD
Kimberly Bates, MD
Kimberly Green, DO
Lori Kingsley, DO
Lynne Moody, MD
Marsha Scott, NP
Melanie Thompson, MD
Michelle Nelson, RN
Michelle Sariev, NP
Nidhip Patel, MD
Patricia Rhyner, MD
Rob Dretler, MD, infectious disease specialist
Rob Schreiner, MD
Saeed Raees, Pharm D
Salil Patel, MD, FACC
Shivani Patel, MD
Thomas Rhone, RPh, MBA
Walter Hill, MD

Bourdeaux's campaign continues to build strength and momentum, earning wide support from Georgia leaders and grassroots organizations from across the district and the state. 

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Carolyn Bourdeaux is a Professor at the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, the daughter of teachers, a wife and mom, and a public servant who is running for Congress to fight for quality, affordable health care, a world-class education and a government that works for the people. She was the 2018 Democratic nominee for Georgia’s 7th Congressional district, coming within 433 votes of flipping the seat, making it the closest U.S. House race nationwide. 

Georgia’s fast-changing 7th Congressional District includes portions of the northeast Atlanta metropolitan area, including portions of Forsyth and Gwinnett counties and cities Peachtree Corners, Berkeley Lake, Sugar Hill, Norcross, Cumming, Lawrenceville, Duluth, Snellville, Lilburn, Suwanee, Grayson, and Buford. Highly watched by national media, this district has emerged as one of the top Democratic pick-up opportunities in the country.