Texas Physicians for Social Responsibility

Physicians, nurses, and concerned citizens committed to a safe environment and healthier Texas

Recent News

Texas PSR Submits Comments on Extreme Heat

Texas PSR submitted comments in support of the proposed rule “Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings” signed by 52 Texas health professionals and students who care deeply about protecting the health and safety of workers across our state.

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2024 Achievements and Initiatives

Texas PSR has demonstrated unwavering commitment to addressing critical health and environmental issues throughout 2024.

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November E-News

Elections, Protect Works from Extreme Heat; AI Webinar; Climate & Health Online Conference 11/9; New Lancet Report

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October E-News

AI Webinar, TxPSR Presents, PFAS Education, GOTV, and Climate-Friendly Inhalers

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Texas PSR Newsletter Stay up-to-date with Texas PSR projects and events

Support Texas PSR's work to protect human health and the environment

Texas PSR’s strategy for achieving positive change is to provide a conduit for the medical community to educate and inform the public and lawmakers about potential threats to public health through education, analysis, and expert testimony on key issues such as climate change, food systems, toxics, and nuclear weapons.

Focus Areas

Climate and Health

Healthy Food Systems

Toxics and Health

Peace and Justice

Events

Environmental Threats To Public Health (4)

Environmental Threats to Public Health

February 18 @ 12:15 pm - May 13 @ 1:15 pm CST

Sponsored by Texas PSR, this elective is being offered at The University of Texas at Austin’s Dell Medical School for medical students for the spring semester.

Understanding Pfas

Unveiling PFAS: Understanding the Forever Chemicals and Their Impact

February 24 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm CST

This free CME presentation will explore per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly referred to as ‘forever chemicals,’ and will highlight the urgent need to public health and the environment. Speaker: Adelita Cantu, PhD, RN, FAAN, Texas PSR President.

Toxic-Free Child

Educating families about common household toxics