The Medical Society of the County of Albany

All physicians must continue to call and write their legislators to express their support for legislation (A.7489-B, Gottfried/S.5068-A, Hannon) which will assure that patients and employers are better informed regarding the scope of their health insurance coverage for out-of-networkGrassroots Action Center by clicking here.  MSSNY continues in its advocacy to achieve the enactment of this or substantially similar [...]

By MIKE STOBBEATLANTA (AP) – U.S. health officials say only 13 percent of U.S. adults have high total cholesterol. That may seem incredible in a nation where two-thirds of adults are overweight.

Past Medical Society President Demostene Romanucci has passed away.
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesunion-albany/obituary.aspx?n=demostene-romanucci&pid=156957855
Good bye old friend.
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The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has declared April 28, 2012 as National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day and physicians can encouraged their patients to return their old prescription drugs on this day.  National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  This is a great opportunity for those who missed the [...]