We Must Prevent

What We Cannot Cure

Guided by the values and expertise of medicine and public health, we work to protect human life from the gravest threats to health and survival.

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Nuclear Weapons Abolition

PSR's Nuclear Weapons Abolition Program amplifies the health professional voice to increase and broaden grassroots support for nuclear weapons abolition.

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years left to avert the worst effects of climate change, according to the IPCC

Environment & Health

PSR's Environment and Health Program amplifies the voices of health professionals to advocate for strong action to avert catastrophic climate change and promote clean, healthy, safe energy.

Recent News

Nominations Open for 2025 Charlotte Brody Award

Health Care Without Harm and the Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments are now accepting nominations for the 2025 Charlotte Brody Award. 

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Take action: LNG is NOT in the public interest!

LNG is not consistent with the public interest and it is dangerous to our health and climate; DOE’s report makes this clear. Submit your comment today to tell DOE pending and future LNG permits must be rejected! A just transition away from fossil fuels is overdue so action should be taken immediately.

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2024 Highlights for PSR’s Environment & Health Program

This was a big year for PSR’s work on climate change, health, and environmental justice. Read a few highlights from our work in 2024.

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2024 Highlights for PSR’s Nuclear Weapons Abolition Program

2024 was a consequential year for PSR’s work on nuclear weapons abolition. Read a few highlights we want to celebrate as the year comes to a close.

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We Need Your Help

PSR advocates on the issues you care about by addressing the dangers that threaten communities, using our medical and public health expertise to prevent nuclear war and proliferation, reverse our trajectory towards climate change, protect the public from the harms of fracking and expand clean, renewable energy.

Upcoming Events

Mar 1-4

2025

PSR will co-sponsor this pivotal gathering bringing together leaders, experts, and advocates committed to driving progress toward a healthier, more sustainable, and just future.

How Colorado Won a REAL Clean Heat Plan

January 23 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm MST

Learn about and access the resources PSR Colorado and allies used to advance health and climate goals and stop false solutions with Colorado’s groundbreaking Clean Heat Plan.

Autonomous Armageddon: Nuclear Weapons and AI

January 26 @ 2:00 pm GMT

Join ICAN, IPPNW and Pugwash for a critical webinar exploring the alarming dangers posed by the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into nuclear weapons systems.

PSR PA Member Social

January 29 @ 6:00 pm EST
990 Filbert St
Philadelphia, PA 19107 United States

Connect with leaders, students, and health professionals to tackle urgent public health challenges in Pennsylvania. 

Featured Resources

Hcnw Town Hall

Healthcare Not Warfare National Town Hall

PSR National along with Washington PSR and Whole Washington hosted a virtual town hall recognizing the importance of healthcare, not warfare, in our country and to discuss ways to take…

Heat Webinar

From Concern to Action: ​Health Professionals Leading the Charge for Extreme Heat Protection

PSR co-sponsored this webinar featuring a panel discussion on OSHA’s latest proposal to protect workers from extreme heat.

Silent Contamination

Silent Contamination Timeline

A timeline highlighting the impact of nuclear testing and mining on Native American communities across the United States, created by PSR Nuclear Weapons Abolition Intern Michaela Soucy.

Get Involved

PSR has local chapters throughout the United States. Find your local chapter to see how you can help your community.