Vaccines are the Very Cornerstone of Public Health
As the new school year approaches, it is important to remember the need to continue […]
MSSNY Urges Biden Administration to Declare Public Health Emergency
The Medical Society of the State of New York agrees with the action taken by Governor […]
Medical Society Statement Supporting Legislative Efforts to Protect New Yorkers from Gun Violence
“The Medical Society of the State of New York applauds the Governor and the New […]
MSSNY and New York State Ophthamological Society Applaud Aetna Decision To Suspend Preauthorization for Cataract Surgery
July 1, 2022, Westbury, NY—The Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) […]
Physicians Condemn Supreme Court Decision Overturning Roe as Misguided and Dangerous
Today’s misguided decision by the Supreme Court removing US Constitutional protection for a patient’s right to abortion will profoundly harm medical care for all individuals. The Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) supports the right of all patients to a safe and legal abortion and direct access to obstetric and gynecologic services. MSSNY maintains that reproductive choice, as any […]
NY State Medical Society Frustrated by Today’s SCOTUS Decision Striking Down New York Gun Law
Today’s opinion by the US Supreme Court is a profoundly unfortunate decision that will impede the significant strides made by Albany and Washington to prevent continued senseless gun tragedies. As physicians, we treat the victims of gun violence every day, including the mental trauma of the survivors. Our endless condolences to victims’ families feel empty. The violence must stop […]
NY State Medical Society Applauds FDA Decision to Order Juul E-Cigarettes Off the Market
The Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) applauds today’s decision by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to order e-cigarette producer Juul—one of the leading manufacturers of e-cigarettes—to take its products off the market. This move followed the FDA’s two-year review process of Juul tobacco and menthol-flavored vaping products. MSSNY adopted policy in […]
Legislative Session Mixed Bag for Future of Healthcare in New York
Importantly, the Medical Society applauds the Legislature for passing crucial measures that will, if signed into law by Governor Hochul, help reduce excessive hassles our patients experience in seeking to obtain needed health care treatment and prescription medications. These include bills that: eliminate health insurer-imposed “fail first” requirements for medications to treat patient […]
Medical Society Offers Condolences to Texas Victims’ Families, Supports Waiting Period and Background Checks for Firearms Purchases
Less than two weeks after the heartbreaking mass shooting in our own community of Buffalo, we are again distraught by yet another mass shooting. MSSNY offers our deep condolences to the victims’ families. The horrific event in Texas yesterday—this time causing the unimaginable deaths of 19 innocent children and two teachers—reminds us of the urgent need for a waiting period and background […]
Frank Dowling, MD Elected Assistant Treasurer of the Medical Society of the State of New York
Westbury, NY—May 23, 2022— Frank Dowling, MD (They/Them/Theirs) was elected Assistant Treasurer of the Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) on May 21st. A graduate of Harvard College, Dr. Dowling received both their medical degree and their residency training from SUNY at Stony Brook School of Medicine. Since 2004, they have served as Clinical Associate […]
