Air Pollution and Human Health
Texas PSR presents Drs. Poune Saberi and Folashade Afolabi on air quality indoors and outdoors, vulnerable populations, and pollution sources in Texas.
A Conversation with Annie Jacobsen
Texas PSR co-sponsors this virtual (Zoom) event with Annie Jacobsen, investigative journalist and New York Times bestselling author of Nuclear War: A Scenario.
Texas PSR Presents: Climate Change and Mental Health: What to Know and What to Do
Join Texas PSR for a crucial discussion on how climate change is affecting mental health, with speaker Jessica Isom, MD.
Health Advocacy Tour: Bridging Communities for Environmental Justice
Join Texas PSR for a Health Advocacy Trip to Port Arthur!
Gun Violence Prevention Forum
Legislative Conference Center, Texas Capitol 1100 Congress Ave, Austin, TX, United StatesTexas PSR will co-sponsor this forum on gun safety, firearm violence statistics, and gun violence prevention. Virtual option available.
Artificial Intelligence: Impact on Climate Change & Existential Risks
Jack Kelly, a research fellow at PSR, will present on the intersection of AI with other existential risks including climate change, the healthcare field, and nuclear issues. Presented by Texas PSR.
Unveiling PFAS: Understanding the Forever Chemicals and Their Impact
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.
Climate Change and Child Health
In this session, participants will examine case studies on climate change and its effects on children, alongside pediatrician responses over the course of one year in Virginia. Co-sponsored by Texas PSR. CME credit available.
Film Screening and Discussion: Cesar’s Last Fast
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health 1200 Pressler St, RAS Auditorium, Houston, TX, United StatesJoin Texas PSR's Dr. Brett Perkison as he moderates a discussion following the screening of "Cesar's Last Fast", a documentary on César Chavez’s fight for the humane treatment of farmworkers.
Sizzling Hot: The Mental Health Consequences of the Climate Crisis
Join Texas PSR to learn about the unique risks of heat on cognition, behavior, and emotional states, and recognize how medical providers can counsel patients to protect themselves during extreme heat events.