PRESS RELEASES
Stay Up-To-Date With MSSNY
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 […]
Joshua M. Cohen, MD, MPH, FAHS, Elected Assistant Secretary of the Medical Society of the State of New York
Westbury, NY—May 23, 2022— Joshua M. Cohen, MD, MPH, FAHS was elected Assistant Secretary of the Medical Society of the State of New York on May 21st. Dr. Cohen is Chief Medical Officer at Braeburn, Inc., leading efforts in support of the company’s mission to fight the opioid crisis. A graduate of Harvard University, Dr. Cohen received his medical degree from New York University […]
