
For Immediate Release
November 30, 2022
MSSNY Congratulates Rep. Jefferies
Statement Attributable to:
Parag Mehta, MD
President, Medical Society of the State of New York
“On behalf of New York’s physicians, the Medical Society of the State of New York congratulates Representative Jeffries on his historic ascent to become the Democratic leader of the US House of Representatives. I am incredibly proud that we now have two Brooklynites (along with Senator Schumer) as two of the top leaders in US government.
“We look forward to continuing our work with Leader Jeffries on the enactment of policies that help to ensure our patients both in New York and across the country can receive the care they need. “
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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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