Tell President Obama to cancel the Vogtle Loan Guarantee! We don’t want or need new nuclear reactors and we don’t think that taxpayers should be on the hook to support a mature industry.
PSR served as a plaintiff in two successful lawsuits that resulted in the EPA's recently proposed safeguards to slash emissions of mercury from coal combustion at power plants. PSR chapters celebrated the EPA decision, calling it a victory for children. Mercury exposure can damage the developing brain, making the fetus, infant or small child vulnerable to developmental delays and permanent loss of intelligence. PSR has worked for over 20 years to reduce environmental exposures to this dangerous neurotoxin.
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As tensions between Iran and the United States continue to escalate, PSR is urging President Obama to open direct diplomatic channels with Iran before it is too late. Both countries have stepped up their show of military strength in the Gulf leading to an increased risk of a miscalculation that may lead to war. A military conflict would be dangerous for the region and threaten aspirations for peace in the Middle East. Sign our petition asking President Obama to begin talks now.
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The Environmental Health Policy Institute is proud to present official statements from the American College of Preventive Medicine and the American Public Health Association, as well as the perspectives of other experts, on why healthcare professionals care about the Safe Chemicals Act, and how comprehensive chemical policy reform will improve public health.
PSR begins 2012 by welcoming Dr. Catherine Thomasson to her new role as executive director. As a former national board president and Oregon chapter president, Dr. Thomasson embodies the PSR tradition of physician-advocate and brings both a commitment to PSR’s core issues as well as a drive to shape PSR’s future. She succeeds Dr. Peter Wilk who returns to clinical practice in Maine after three years leading PSR.
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The PSR members featured in this short "thank you” video are just a few of the thousands who helped advance PSR’s mission in 2011. Because of you, PSR made a difference all year long. Thank you for your support, your commitment and your vote of confidence in PSR.
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PSR chapters work locally, state-wide, regionally and nationally which gives us a powerful ability to make a difference on critical issues. Get involved in creating a safer, more peaceful world right in your own community.
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Andrew Kanter, MD, MPH
President of New York City Chapter and National Board President Elect
New York City, New York
"I believe that organizations like PSR and IPPNW represent a unique opportunity for a group of like-minded people to focus the world’s attention on the greatest threats to our global survival. Physicians are perfectly suited to provide an alternative, positive vision for our future, and we can provide the crucial movement necessary to help guide the planet away from violence and the threat of nuclear annihilation, to a future based on mutual security, common survival and sustainable development." Read more »
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From preventing the development of any new nuclear weapons, to reducing greenhouse gas emissions at the source, PSR affirms its long-held commitment to prevent what we cannot cure. Read the full list » |
Erica Frank, MD, MPH
Past President of PSR
Vancouver, British Columbia
"PSR concentrates on issues that really matter, threats that will mean the demise of humanity (and multiple other species) if we don't do something about them. I can't imagine just spending my time focusing only on one patient at a time, and ignoring threats that could bring us all down." Read more »
Lisa Doggett, MD, MPH
President of Austin PSR
Austin, Texas
"My husband and I wanted a way for ourselves and other progressive phyusicians and nurses to work together on the larger public health issues that impact our patients and families but are beyond the scope of our daily work with individual patients. Our chapter has have participated in multiple press events on issues ranging from global warming to nuclear bunker busters to toxins in baby products." Read more »
Maureen McCue, MD, PhD
PSR/Iowa Coordinator and PSR/National Board Member
Oxford, Iowa
"PSR is the only organization where colleagues share my concern about 'preventing what we cannot cure' and addressing the gravest threats to human health and global survival!" Read more »
Maye Thompson, PhD, RN
Environmental Health Program Director, Oregon PSR
Portland, Oregon
Read about Dr. Thompson's work on BPA in the Portland Tribune
"PSR is that rare combination of rigorous thinking and analysis, and unabashed advocacy once we have our data straight and cited. It has a great track record (no nuclear exchange yet!) and is an exciting supportive place to work." Read more »
Barbara Warren, MD, MPH
Arizona PSR Coordinator and National Board member
Tucson, Arizona
"PSR addresses the greatest threats to our safety and peaceful existence on this planet. There are many opportunities to bring the global issues of the nuclear threat and climate change to our communities for local action and positive change to resolve these issues." Read more »
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Mercury, benzene, asbestos, lead, and chromium are gravely hazardous air pollutants, especially to children and fetuses. PSR has sent a letter to Congress (pdf) calling for effective controls of these pollutants. |
Thomas B. Newman, MD, MPH
San Francisco-Bay Area PSR Steering Committee and National Board member
San Carlos, California
"PSR continues the proud tradition of physicians' advocacy to protect public health, a tradition particularly strong in pediatrics. I work with PSR because the issues are vitally important and the people I work with are inspiring." Read more »
Tova Fuller, PhD
Former National Board Student Representative
Los Angeles, California
"I was drawn to PSR 7 years ago and am still a proud PSR member because the organization addresses global calamity: war, global warming and nuclear catastrophe. PSR espouses the belief that physicians are rightfully the vanguards of public health, and that these issues are rightfully public health problems." Read more »
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Martin Donohoe, MD, FACP "I have been involved with PSR since my days as a medical student, when I began to appreciate more fully the nature and scope of the serious threats facing our world. I am proud to be involved with such a well-organized, science-based, activist organization that works tirelessly to protect our planet from environmental destruction and war." Read more » |
Our Environmental Health Policy Institute has compiled the best and brightest tools and resources about toxic chemicals this holiday season. You’ll find databases, clinical tools, and advocacy resources all designed to help reduce and prevent exposures to toxic chemicals.
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PSR chapters continue to make powerful strides to get the U.S. off of coal and onto clean, healthy, renewable energy sources. Just in the past week, PSR activists in Oregon, Iowa and Michigan conducted an impressive series of public events, media visits and Grand Rounds presentations.
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Dr. Bob Gould spoke to students at Oregon Health and Science University about nuclear weapons and the need for meaningful reductions in spending on these Cold War relics. As Congress weighs many competing priorities in an effort to reduce our country’s deficit, the decision to drastically cut spending on these dangerous, unnecessary weapons—and to save billions in the process—should be an easy call. Send a message to Congress to tell them to sweep nuclear weapons into the dustbin of history.
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