New Universal Hepatitis C Testing Requirements Go into Effect on May 3rd Beginning May 3, 2024, New York State will require that all persons 18 years of age and older and persons under the age of 18 with a risk be offered a screening test for hepatitis C. These new requirements align New York State
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Healthcare Appreciation Celebration with the New York Yankees Attention all Yankees fans! From May 17th to May 22nd, the Yankees celebrate Healthcare Appreciation Days. Watch the Yankees play against the White Sox from May 17th to May 19th, and each ticket will include a choice between a tumbler or a scrub top. Watch the Yankees
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Health Equity at the Forefront: Commissioner McDonald’s Vision for New York’s Public Health At the recent House of Delegates meeting in Uniondale, New York, Dr. James McDonald, the state’s Health Commissioner, presented a compelling vision centered around the theme of health equity as a foundational element in the functioning of the State Health Department. Dr.
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MSSNY’s House of Delegates Passes Significant New Policy, Including Support for Medical Aid in Dying
MSSNY’s House of Delegates Passes Significant New Policy, Including Support for Medical Aid in Dying At its annual meeting last weekend, MSSNY’s House of Delegates passed significant new policy, including: Support for Medical Aid in Dying Addressing the Historical Injustices of Anatomical Specimen Use Guiding Principles for the Healthcare of Migrants Asking NYS to Expand
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House of Delegates 2024 Photo Gallery Check out our video slideshow featuring highlights from this past weekend’s MSSNY House of Delegates. And explore the photo gallery below to relive the memorable moments and see all the action. Enjoy the sights and insights from the event!
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Carmella the Cow Crowned MSSNY’s Cutest Pet Moooove over cats and dogs, Carmella the Cow is the winner of the Sellers Insurance Cutest Pet Contest at MSSNY’s HOD. Our very own Heather Lopez, VP of Physician Payment and Practice, is the lucky recipient of a Chewy gift card. Congrats, Heather!
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Updates in Occupational and Environmental Medicine Conference New York State physicians are invited to the “Updates in Occupational and Environmental Medicine” conference on Friday, April 19th, 2024, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM at the Einhorn Auditorium, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY. This event, planned for the healthcare team, offers an opportunity to earn 5.5 IPCE credits through engaging learning
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Final Call for Judges! Participating as a poster judge is an easy way for Physicians to mentor and give back to our Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows colleagues, ensuring the future of medical research in New York State is bright. It is also an opportunity to develop your CVs for those working toward academic, industry,
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How to Achieve a Healthy Screen-life Balance In the rapidly evolving world of health care, where digital platforms have become central to patient management, diagnostics, and communication, physicians face a new challenge: achieving a screen-life balance. The integration of digital technology has undeniably enhanced medical efficiency and patient care. However, it has also introduced the
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Why Do So Many Doctors Embrace Superstitions and Rituals? In the high-stakes world of medicine, where the precision of science meets the unpredictability of human health, physicians are finding comfort and control in rituals and superstitions, a phenomenon deeply rooted in the profession’s culture. At Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown, Pennsylvania, operation room numbers skip
