MSSNY Congratulates Incoming Governor Kathy Hochul 

For Immediate Release
August 11, 2021  

 

MSSNY Congratulates Incoming Governor Kathy Hochul

 

Statement Attributable to:
Joseph R. Sellers, MD, FAAP, FACP
President, Medical Society of the State of New York  

“MSSNY congratulates Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul on her ascension to become the first female Governor in New York State history.  She has a significant history of working to protect our State’s public health, both in New York and while she was in Congress.

“With COVID-19 cases again significantly on the rise, New York’s physician community pledges our continued assistance to her Administration to help promote vaccine awareness as well as working with her to address the many other public health challenges we face impacting New Yorkers’ ability to receive needed medical care.”

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Founded in 1807, the Medical Society of the State of New York is the state’s principal non-profit professional organization for physicians, residents and medical students of all specialties. Its mission is to represent the interests of patients and physicians to assure quality healthcare services for all.

 

Media Contact:
Roseann Raia | Communications Division
Medical Society of the State of New York
865 Merrick Avenue
Westbury, NY 11590
516.488.6100 x302 | rraia@mssny.org