US Senator Charles Schumer holds a press conference at the Nassau University Medical Center, along with Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano, NUMC’s CEO Dr. Victor Politi and several hospital physicians, on the need for Congressional approval for Zika virus funding
Victor F. Politi, MD, FACP, FACEP Michael B. Mirotznik, Esq.,
President/CEO Chairman Board of Directors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 11, 2016
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shelley@numc.edu
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Senator Charles Schumer speaks with Dr. Anthony Boutin as he stands with Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano and NUMC CEO Victor Politti as he gives details on the latest Zika virus numbers, which show Long Island has the most confirmed cases in New York State, outside of New York City, and asks for funding a bill to help combat Zika on Monday, July 11, 2016 in East Meadow.
East Meadow, NY………..US Senator Charles Schumer holds a press conference at the Nassau University Medical Center, along with Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano, NUMC’s CEO Dr. Victor Politi and several hospital physicians on the need for Congress to approve funding to combat the Zika virus. Senator Schumer is pushing for an emergency bill to help LI and NYC to stop the latest spread, pointing to the growing and alarming number of Zika cases in the region and the need for this federal funding to prevent the spread as the summer heats up. Following the press conference, Senator Schumer met with hospital physicians to further discuss Zika and how the funding would benefit NUMC and its patients.
Photo Left to right:
Dr. Shadab Ahmed
Dr. Anthony Boutin
Dr. Krishan Kumar
Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano
US Senator Charles Schumer
Dr. Victor Politi
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