For Immediate Release
January 9, 2023
As Nurses Strike, MSSNY Acknowledges Difficult Situation for Both Nurses and Hospitals
Statement Attributable to:
Parag Mehta, MD
President, Medical Society of the State of New York
“As nurses in New York City begin their strike, the Medical Society of the State of New York acknowledges this difficult situation for both the hospitals and the nurses we work alongside every day. We hope the issues are resolved soon.
“As always, our concern and focus are on ensuring that patients in New York receive the best possible 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 | Manager, Communications
Medical Society of the State of New York
865 Merrick Avenue
Westbury, NY 11590
516.488.6100 x302 | [email protected]
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