Physician Anesthesiologists Week

WHEREAS, more than 100 million operations and procedures are performed every year with anesthesia and Physician Anesthesiologists play a critical role, before, during and after procedures, making patient safety their top priority; and

WHEREAS, anesthesia is safer than ever before, but there is always a possibility for complications and side effects. Physician anesthesiologists have the training and expertise to help minimize risks, monitor for any problems and take quick action; and

WHEREAS, when seconds count, when emergencies or complications occur unexpectedly, physician anesthesiologists draw on their extensive medical education and years of clinical training and experience to make critical decisions that save lives; and

WHEREAS, Physician anesthesiologists are committed to high quality and safe patient care and educating patients to make their anesthesia even safer, reduce risk of complication and recover from surgery:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Bentley, Governor of Alabama, do hereby proclaim the week of January 11 through January 17, 2015, as

Physician Anesthesiologists Week

in the state of Alabama.