IL HR0070

Declares January 26 through February 1, 2025 as Physician Anesthesiologists Week in Illinois

Recognizes that over 100 million operations and procedures are performed annually with anesthesia, with physician anesthesiologists prioritizing patient safety

Acknowledges physician anesthesiologists complete 12 or more years of post-secondary education and at least 12,000 hours of clinical training

Highlights their role in preventing opioid abuse and misuse through opioid-minimizing techniques while ensuring appropriate pain treatment

Directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to the Illinois Society of Anesthesiologists