Rep. Delgado Joins Sullivan County's 44th Annual Heart-A-Thon

Statement

Today, U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) joined the community for Sullivan County's 44th Annual 98.3 WSUL Heart-A-Thon. This is the Congressman's third year in attendance. During the event, Rep. Delgado spoke with volunteers and WSUL about the 25th anniversary of his mother's open-heart surgery and her life-long experience with a heart condition.

"It was an honor to join folks at the 44th Annual Sullivan County Heart-A-Thon to support the Garnet Health Medical Center Catskills," said Rep. Delgado. "I'm glad to be part of an event that does so much for our communities by helping make critical investments in cardiology equipment. I will keep working to raise awareness about cardiovascular health and ensure everyone in our district has access to the care they need."

Rep. Delgado has been a consistent advocate for accessible, quality health care since taking office. In 2021, the Congressman reintroduced bipartisan legislation to protect rural hospitals and help ensure that every resident, regardless of location, has access to care. He also led his colleagues in reintroducing legislation to create a public option through the Medicare-X Choice Act. The Congressman has also worked to lift the voices of health care advocates and patients across New York's 19th District through his locally-based Health Care Advisory Committee.

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