2012 Lobby Day
SAVE-the-DATE: 2013 LOBBY DAY will be held on
TUESDAY, JUNE 4TH in ALBANY
Thank you to the following members who traveled from across the state to Albany on May 15 for Lobby Day. Our physicians took part in back to back meetings at the Capitol – coming face to face with 90% of the legislators themselves. Click here to view all legislative issues District II members addressed with the New York State Legislature during Lobby Day visits
Matthew Blitz, MD
Ana Cepin, MD, FACOG
Eva Chalas, MD, FACOG, FACS
Cynthia Chazotte, MD, FACOG
K. Michelle Doyle, CNM, LM
Leah Kaufman, MD, FACOG
Nicholas Kulbida, MD, FACOG
Ellen Landsberger, MD, FACOG
MaryAnn Millar, MD, FACOG |
Howard Minkoff, MD, FACOG
Allen Ott, MD, FACOG
Lawrence Perl, MD, FACOG
Hartaj Powell, MD, MPH, FACOG
Mary Rosser, MD, FACOG
Naomi Ufberg, MD
Ronald Uva, MD, FACOG
Mary Margaret Wilsch, MD, FACOG |
Lobby Day 2012 also provided a few surprises – and a lot of smiles. Assembly members and senators were more than happy to discuss proposed “dense breast” legislation (S.6769-A/A.9586-A) – but you should have seen the shocked look on their faces when our members explained that we were opposed to the bill.
It was also nice to have subspecialists in our midst discussing the issues of the day – ranging from the importance of collective negotiations to the Reproductive Health Act (S.2844/A. 6122). For example, District II Chair Eva Chalas, MD, FACOG, FACS brought a unique perspective, drawing from her expertise as a gynecologic oncologist in meetings with lawmakers.
Our ob-gyns were empowered to explain ACOG’s position on various topics – while relying on each other to get the message across to legislators. By the end of the day, our doctors were finishing each other’s sentences! There was clearly a Lobby Day “camaraderie” shared by our members. In fact, during lunch, the laughter from one of our tables could be heard throughout the Capitol Deli.
One of our members even brought her two children to Lobby Day. What a wonderful opportunity for them to see first-hand how their Mom is doing her part to give OB-GYNS a true voice within the halls of the NYS Capitol – and to witness the inner workings of our state government. We welcome other members to bring their children to future Lobby Days.
In the end, Lobby Day 2012 was a huge success. We informed, we debated, we educated, we asked tough questions – and we made a difference. We look forward to seeing you in 2013!
SAVE-the-DATE: 2013 LOBBY DAY will be held on
TUESDAY, JUNE 4TH in ALBANY