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

Claim Your $7,500 Solar Tax Credit

If you have an unshaded roof at your home or business, now is the time to install solar panels and claim a $7,500 credit on your 2023 tax filings. Learn more from PSR’s My Green Doctor.

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Health Harms of Gas Stoves – Final Animated PSA Videos

PSR’s Gas Stove PSA campaign wraps up with two new animated videos on clean energy wins around the country, and strategies you can take to reduce your exposure to gas appliance pollutants.

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Commemorating Stanislav Petrov, Protecting the World He Saved

September 26 marks the 40-year anniversary since one brave man saved the world from nuclear armageddon.

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Democrat and Republican lawmakers join forces to say: “Expand the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act”

Democrat and Republican Senators and Representatives joined forces for a remarkable September 20 press event to express bipartisan support for expanding and extending the protections offered by the Radiation Exposure…

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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.

Featured Report

Fracking with “Forever Chemicals” in New Mexico

PSR’s latest report on toxic PFAS chemicals in fracking spotlights New Mexico. Eighty percent of state residents get their drinking water from groundwater, making these “forever” chemicals particularly risky.

Upcoming Events

Nov 3

2023

Join PSR as we gather in-person to celebrate our successes in advocating for Nuclear Weapons Abolition and promoting Environment and Health.

Greater Boston PSR October Monthly Meeting

October 2 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT

GBPSR’s Monthly Meeting – Open to All.

Endocrine Disruptors in Plastics: State Policy Options

October 3 @ 7:00 pm EDT

What do we know about EDCs in plastic? What are they doing to our health and what are the most effective, politically feasible ways to reduce these toxins (and plastic pollution) from our lives? Physicians for Social Responsibility New York is proud to cosponsor this event.

Commercial Induction Cooking Workshop – CHECK Program

October 5 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm EDT
101 N 33rd St Room 614
Philadelphia, PA 19104 United States

Are you interested in decarbonizing your building by converting your commercial kitchen to induction cooking equipment? If so, join PSR Pennsylvania at this free in-person workshop!

Get Involved

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

PSR Health Heroes Awards Reception