Coronavirus: Westchester Expands Call For Medical Professionals

WHITE PLAINS, NY — As the region continues working to combat the new coronavirus, Westchester County Executive George Latimer extended his call for all available New York State licensed nurses to step forward to certified physician assistants, or PAs.

Latimer said the county is ramping up for the expected influx of COVID-19 positive patients and the known shortage of medical professionals.

"This is the time for Westchester residents to step up and use their skills to serve their entire community,” he said.

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PAs and nurses will be utilized to assist at locations such as nursing homes, child care programs, congregate care facilities, senior buildings and other sites that serve vulnerable populations. Westchester County Department of Social Services will coordinate the placements in partnership with the Department of Health.

Those interested in serving the community in this capacity should contact Lindsay Jackson at lajc@westchestergov.com

Additionally, the state is asking all recently retired health professionals, including doctors, to volunteer to act as reserve staff. These professionals are asked to complete this survey.

“If the surge of coronavirus cases reaches predicted levels as we saw in Italy, we need more testing, more beds, more ventilators and more nurses and doctors," Latimer said. "If you can contribute to the cause complete the survey above. We need you for what may be coming — and we thank you in advance for your service during this unprecedented time.”

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