Georgia Academy of Family Physicians Honors Rep. Darlene Taylor with Family Medicine Legislative Champion of the Year Award

ATLANTA - State Representative Darlene Taylor (R-Thomasville), chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Health, was recently honored by The Georgia Academy of Family Physicians (GAFP) with its Family Medicine Legislative Champion of the Year Award, recognizing her contributions toward improving healthcare in the state of Georgia.

"I am very honored to be recognized by the Georgia Academy of Family Physicians," said Rep. Taylor. "They are the heartbeat of being healthy. Our local family physicians are the ones to get us to good health and keep us there."

Rep. Taylor has prioritized initiatives to boost Medicaid reimbursement and bolster primary and obstetrical care. The acknowledgement also highlights the significance of Rep. Taylor's endeavors and seeks to serve as inspiration to continue to advance the state's healthcare infrastructure.

GAFP honored Rep. Taylor for her public service and business accomplishments. She founded Taylor Benefit Resource, and she works to address healthcare needs locally and regionally. GAFP also recognized her for her role as chairwoman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Health, highlighting her influence in shaping healthcare policies in Georgia.

Rep. Taylor represents House District 173, which includes the majority of Grady and Thomas counties, making her an advocate for rural South Georgia. Rep. Taylor seeks to be an advocate for a range of issues, including healthcare, public health, small business, agribusiness, education and conservation. She also supports veterans, local government and local control.

"Representative Taylor's accomplishments, both in the legislature and in business, demonstrate a comprehensive approach to public service, marked by a passion for driving positive change in her community and beyond," said GAFP President Samuel L. "Le" Church, MD, MPH, CPC-I, FAAFP.

Founded in 1947, GAFP is a chapter of the American Academy of Family Physicians. GAFP's mission is to promote Georgians' health by advancing the family medicine specialty through education, advocacy and service to family physicians. With more than 3,200 members, including family physicians, residents and medical students, GAFP supports those who aspire to achieve and deliver excellence.

Representative Darlene Taylor represents the citizens of District 173, which includes portions of Grady and Thomas counties. She was elected to the House of Representatives in 2010 and currently serves as Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and as Secretary of the Governmental Affairs Committee. She also serves on the Special Committee on Healthcare and the Agriculture & Consumer Affairs, Insurance, Public Health, Public Safety and Homeland Security, Reapportionment and Redistricting, Rules and Transportation committees.

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