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Michigan Physicians Stand with Governor Whitmer, Her Health Care Team’s Bold Action to Protect State from COVID-19
MSMS Asks Community to Fight Virus Together, Call 211 to Volunteer
Michigan State Medical Society (MSMS) President Mohammed A. Arsiwala, MD, LCDR, US Navy, MC (Wayne), and MSMS Public Health Committee Chair Sandro Cinti, MD (Washtenaw), an infectious disease specialist at the University of Michigan today praised Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Chief Medical Executive, Doctor Joneigh Khaldun and their team for taking bold action to protect the state from the rapid spread of COVID-19.
“Governor Whitmer and Doctor Khaldun have been presented a very real public health crisis, and their bold leadership is saving lives,” said Doctor Cinti, who practices at Michigan Medicine Infectious Disease in Ann Arbor, and trains students as a professor of Infectious Diseases and Internal Medicine at U of M. “The medical science around COVID-19 is clear. Limiting exposure slows transmission, and it gives physicians, nurses, and health care professionals in every corner of the state the time they need to best treat those who truly need it. Michigan physicians are grateful for the leadership being demonstrated in Lansing, because it will make all the difference in the lives of our patients.”
“These are unprecedented times, and we’ll get through them best when we all do what we’re able and uniquely qualified to do,” said Doctor Arsiwala. “The more than 15,000 physician members of the Michigan State Medical Society are united in their commitment to treating patients. We also strongly support opportunities for the state’s current team of talented and committed medical students to bring their talents and expertise to bear for patients as needed.
“Even still, there’s more work to do. We’re grateful the Governor and her team have set-up a central registry for volunteers to meet needs as they arise, and we encourage all who are able to call 211 today and join the list. Working together – even if it means keeping our distance – Michigan will beat this virus.”
Said Doctor Arsiwala, “Health care providers are on the forefront of this pandemic and the Michigan State Medical Society commends the dedication and hard work of each and every health care provider to help take care of patients during this difficult time.”
The Michigan State Medical Society is a professional association of more than 15,000 Michigan physicians. Its mission is to promote a health care environment which supports physicians in caring for, and enhancing the health of Michigan citizens through science, quality, and ethics in the practice of medicine. Please visit www.msms.org for more information.