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  • 2013 Chapter Leaders Conference

    PSR chapter leaders gathered in Tampa, Florida in early February for two days of  learning, sharing best practices and planning for 2013. The annual gathering brought together more than 40 leaders ranging from first year medical students to 25 plus-year members.  Sessions on fundraising, administrative effectiveness, online outreach and capacity building were featured and running through the sessions was an emphasis on collaborative partnerships. The conference was hosted by PSR/Florida's Lynn Ringenberg and Marybeth Palmigiano Dunn.

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  • PSR Maine

    PSR Maine uses the values and expertise of medicine and public health to advocate for protecting Mainers from the gravest threats to health and survival.

  • PSR Members Inspire, Empower, Engage

    With your help we are working to reduce the threat of nuclear war, educate the public about the dangers of climate change, and demand safe, clean energy. In 2012, members and chapters across the country worked together to make a difference. So many of you helped in so many ways, we made this video for you. See some of the scenes from expert tours, testimony, Facebook chats, member events and media outreach.

    Watch the "PSR 2012 Thank You Video"

  • Stronger Steps Needed to Protect Us from Particulate Pollution

    Particulate matter air pollution -- ranging from soot to microscopic particles invisible to the human eye -- contributes to the four leading causes of death in the United States. It is particularly dangerous to children, the unborn, and the elderly. The Environmental Protection Agency is considering new rules to reduce particulate pollution. Read in our latest Environmental Health Policy Institute just what the threats to health are, and why PSR is urging EPA to take stronger steps than they are currently considering.

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Focus Areas

  • Toxic Chemicals

    PSR Maine is the home of the Maine Children's Environmental Health Project, educating both physicians and parents about the threat that toxic chemicals pose to pediatric health.

    More on Toxic Chemicals »
  • Nuclear Weapons

    The existence of nuclear weapons continues to pose a major threat to human health and survival. Maine PSR is working to ensure U.S. ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty.

    More on Nuclear Weapons »
  • Domestic Violence

    PSR Maine's Domestic Violence Response Initiative (DVRI) trains and encourages Maine clinicians to perform routine domestic violence screenings.

    More on Domestic Violence »
  • Climate Change

    PSR Maine runs MESHNet, a network of environmental champions working within Maine's hospitals to reduce the carbon emissions and increase the environmental sustainbility of their institutions.

    More on Climate Change »

Latest News & Events

  • To stop budget crisis, King must help trim nukes
    February 21, 2013

    An op-ed from PSR's Dr. Peter Wilk.

    Source: The Times Record
  • At the E.R., Bearing Witness to Gun Violence
    January 1, 2013

    Dr. David H. Newman comments on gun violence from his viewpoint as an emergency room physician.

    Source: New York Times
  • Video: PSR Members Inspire, Empower, and Engage
    December 19, 2012

    With your help we are working to reduce the threat of nuclear war, educate the public about the dangers of climate change, demand safe, clean energy, and warn about global consequences of limited nuclear war. So many of you have supported us all year long in so many ways, we made this video for you. Watch to see some of the scenes from our expert tours, testimony, Facebook chats and media outreach.

Support PSR Maine!

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Action Alerts

  • Stop New Nuclear Bomb Plants

    Now is the time for Congress to make the right choices on spending and to take meaningful reductions in our bloated nuclear arsenal and military budget.

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Resources

  • 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 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 »

Contact

Karen A D'Andrea - Executive Director
PO Box 4744
Portland, Maine 04112
207.210.0084