For Immediate Release
Sept 22, 2023
New York Physicians: “Our Hearts Go Out to the Nassau County Victims of the Tragic Bus Accident in Upstate New York”
Statement Attributable to:
Paul A. Pipia, MD,
President, Medical Society of the State of New York
“Our hearts go out to the Nassau County victims of the tragic bus accident in upstate New York that killed two adults and injured multiple students from Farmingdale High School on their way to band camp. As physicians, we understand pain and suffering all too well and this incident is an acute reminder of the fragility of life and how quickly it can be taken from us. Our thoughts are with the families of those who perished, and our hope is for a full recovery for the injured children.”
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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]
Julie Vecchione
Vice President, Communications
Medical Society of the State of New York
865 Merrick Avenue
Westbury, NY 11590
516.488.6100 x340 | [email protected]
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