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PSR, IPPNW, and PHR Call for an End to All Fighting in Iran

April 7, 2026 Comments Off on PSR, IPPNW, and PHR Call for an End to All Fighting in Iran

Physicians for Social Responsibility, Physicians for Human Rights, and International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War renew our call for an immediate end to all fighting and a return to negotiations for the health and security of our planet. 

Magritte Gordaneer Promoted to Director of PSR’s Nuclear Weapons Abolition Program

April 1, 2026 Comments Off on Magritte Gordaneer Promoted to Director of PSR’s Nuclear Weapons Abolition Program

Since joining PSR in March of 2024, Magritte has proven her leadership and dedication to our mission of peace, justice, and health. Her vision and commitment have helped expand the reach of the program, growing our movement at this crucial moment.

How Do Medical Practice Climate Resilience Programs Help Attract and Retain Young Medical Professionals? 

April 1, 2026 Comments Off on How Do Medical Practice Climate Resilience Programs Help Attract and Retain Young Medical Professionals? 

One of the biggest differentiators is what kind of support medical practices offer young professionals who are concerned about climate resilience in the medical field.

The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Hosts Review Conference Next Month 

March 30, 2026 Comments Off on The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Hosts Review Conference Next Month 

PSR will join International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War (IPPNW) in hosting a delegation during the first week of the conference.

War in Iran Threatens Global Stability and Public Health 

March 30, 2026 Comments Off on War in Iran Threatens Global Stability and Public Health 

The past month has marked a dangerous escalation in the war between the United States, Israel, and Iran, building on earlier strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and expanding into a wider conflict across the region.

PSR at the Our Planet, Our Health: 2026 Climate Action Convention

March 26, 2026 Comments Off on PSR at the Our Planet, Our Health: 2026 Climate Action Convention

PSR was honored to be a planning partner again for the Our Planet, Our Health: 2026 Climate Action Convention. See photos from the event.

As Doctors See the Costs of Climate Change, Trump Plays a Deadly Game of Denial

March 26, 2026 Comments Off on As Doctors See the Costs of Climate Change, Trump Plays a Deadly Game of Denial

Earthjustice interview with PSR Board Member and cardiologist Mark Vossler, MD.

Film Review: The Plastic Detox

March 25, 2026 Comments Off on Film Review: The Plastic Detox

A review of the new Netflix documentary on the health harms of plastic.

Introducing…The Energy Bills Relief Act!

March 25, 2026 Comments Off on Introducing…The Energy Bills Relief Act!

Encourage your Representative to co-sponsor the Energy Bills Relief Act or thank them for being a co-sponsor.

Scientists ramp up the alarm about PFAS contamination, which may come from Tallahassee’s spray field

March 23, 2026 Comments Off on Scientists ramp up the alarm about PFAS contamination, which may come from Tallahassee’s spray field

Quotes PSR Florida’s Ron Saff, MD and Dan Axelrad, PhD.