NY K00870

Requests Governor Kathy Hochul proclaim January 25-31, 2026, as Physician Anesthesiologists Week in New York, coinciding with the 12th Annual National Physician Anesthesiologist Week

Recognizes physician anesthesiologists' contributions to patient safety, including development of pulse oximetry monitoring and the Apgar Score for newborn health assessment

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

Credits physician anesthesiologists with innovations in regional anesthesia (nerve blocks, epidurals) that reduce opioid use and help combat the opioid epidemic

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