NY J01495

Requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim January 25-31, 2026, as Physician Anesthesiologists Week in New York State, coinciding with the national observance

Recognizes physician anesthesiologists' historical contributions including the Apgar Score (created by Dr. Virginia Apgar for newborn health assessment) and innovations in airway management, pulse oximetry, and patient safety monitoring

Highlights the Anesthesia Care Team model led by physician anesthesiologists as the gold standard of care practiced in all New York State hospitals

Credits regional anesthesia innovations (nerve blocks, spinal anesthesia, epidurals) with reducing opioid use and combatting the opioid epidemic

Directs copies of the resolution be sent to Governor Hochul and the New York State Society of Anesthesiologists