Dear Members,
As you are aware, the Washington State government has taken several measures to slow the coronavirus pandemic, such as social distancing and a pause on all elective medical procedures. The latter includes non-urgent imaging studies and screening examinations. The latest data suggests these measures may have succeeded in slowing the spread of the virus. The WSRS continues to support the WA government’s stance on pausing non-urgent imaging until data supports a return to more normal levels of activity.
The WSRS is an all-volunteer organization and the Board and Executive Committee are composed of practicing Radiologists in the academic and private sector as well Fellows and Residents. As such we too are impacted by the state government public health measures. We are familiar with many of the practice-related and wider economic and societal consequences of the shutdown and extend our empathy and best wishes to all members. The pandemic and its consequences may have provided the time and incentive for members to consider taking a role in some of WSRS’s committees including Government Relations, Membership and Professional Development, and Education and Events. Please forward any expressions of interest to the Executive Director Emily Jones at emily@wsrs.org.
Stay safe,
Dr. Ruben Krishnananthan, MBBS, MPH
President, Washington State Radiological Society