On June 4th, Dr. Elliot Trester spoke to the Austin Interfaith Environmental Network about the hazards of coal-fired power plant emissions and other public health topics. The lecture was well attended with over forty attendees from a variety of organizations including: Climate Buddies - Austin, Austin Beyond Coal, Texas Sierra Club, and IEN members. Special thanks to Highland Park Baptist Church, Chris Searless of EIN, Yaira Robinson of TXIPL, and Al Braden for videotaping and editing the lecture.
An open Letter to Texas Governor, Rick Perry advocating for Medicaid Expansion in Texas
Evidence-based studies have demonstrated that Medicaid coverage leads to improved health status for enrollees. Healthy adults can work, stay working and remain tax-paying responsible residents of Texas. Children can stay in school, not miss a school day due to an asthma episode or a toothache. School districts are happy with fewer absences since their state funds are tied to the number of children at school each day.
The Austin Chapter of Physicians for Social Responsibility celebrates 10 Years of Service to the Community.
We pledge to continue our commitment to a safe environment and a healthier Texas.
Join us in celebrating this achievement by supporting our advocacy and outreach efforts.
A Water Quality and Public Health Victory
On November 13, 2012, the Edwards Aquifer Authority made a decision to protect the most sensitive areas within its jurisdiction from potential contamination by Coal Tar Sealants. Coal Tar Sealants are commonly applied to beautify and protect paved surfaces. However, the product breaks down with wear and time and can contaminate watercourses and nearby structures with several know pollutants.
Coal
Environmental pollution effects all of us. Particulate matter in our air causes asthma, especially in young children. Nearly 1 in 4 children in Texas have some form of asthma.
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Global Warming
Several Austin PSR members participated in Global Warming awareness during release of "The Day After Tomorrow", an early foray (albeit hypothetical) into public education of the impact of global warming.
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Energy Security
Texas has always been considered to be the energy capital of the world. Oil was first discovered here, and the majority of the world's oil exploration and production expertise is based here.
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Family Planning: The Great Debate
Kimberly Carter, MD, APSR Board Member stated, “If we want healthy children, adults … healthy Texans, who are not going to continue to be a burden on the social welfare system, then we should champion ways to make individuals responsible for their contraception and personal health,” Dr. Carter was one of four panelists on “Family Planning: The Great Debate,” one of many topics discussed during the 2012 Texas Tribune Festival in Austin.
Source: Texas Medical AssociationJoin our efforts to clean up dirty coal.
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Thank You for supporting us in 2012!
In 2012, we saw members and chapters across the country work together to make a difference. Watch this video to see some of the scenes from our expert tours, testimony, Facebook chats and media outreach. Read more »
Pediatric Environmental Health Toolkit
The Toolkit is a combination of easy-to-use reference guides for health providers and user-friendly health education materials on preventing exposures to toxic chemicals and other substances that affect infant and child health. Read more »
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