Included in this edition:
- Event: Air Pollution and Human Health
- Recent Presentations & Publications from Texas PSR Board Members
- Supporting Health in Farm Policy Discussions
- Disarming Toxic Empire Conference Recordings Available
- Event: Environmental Justice and Environmental Toxicities Panel
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Texas PSR Presents: Air Pollution and Human Health
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Monday, May 20, 2024, 7pm CT
Free CME Credit Available
Join us for an insightful webinar led by Poune Saberi, MD, MPH, titled "Air Pollution and Human Health." Dr. Saberi will cover the fundamentals of air pollutants as they impact indoor and outdoor air quality and outline the health issues associated with these pollutants. There will also be a focus on vulnerable populations that are disproportionately affected by poor air quality. By examining key scientific literature, Dr. Saberi will highlight the correlation of air quality with climate change and point to sources of air pollution in TX. Come join us for an informative and interactive session!
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Recent Presentations & Publications from Texas PSR Board Members
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Texas PSR Board President Adelita Cantu, PhD, RN, FAAN, participated in a panel discussion in San Antonio titled, "Heat Emergency: A Forum on Extreme Heat, Public Health, & Community-Driven Response to Climate Crisis." You can view a recording of this important discussion as summer quickly approaches, here. The panel discussion starts at the 32:00 mark.
Dr. Cantu also participated in a forum in April with Pax Christi Texas titled, "The Effects of Climate Change on our Health." Dr. Cantu, along with Alan Montemayor, President of the Alamo Chapter of the Sierra Club, discussed health effects already present as well as those yet to be faced and what we will need to do about them.
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Board member William B. Perkison, MD, MPH, recently published a timely article titled, "Outcomes for a Heat Illness Prevention Program in Outdoor Workers." CME credits are available for this article at ACOEM.org. You can view the article here.
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Student Board Member Sanjna Bhatia recently presented some of her work from her time at the Texas Trees Foundation at the South Central Climate Resilience Forum in Dallas, Texas.
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Supporting Health in Farm Policy Discussions
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We are proud to join 81 medical societies and health organizations, including the Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health (MSCCH), in signing on to a letter that highlights the importance of prioritizing health in upcoming farm policy discussions. Our collective voice calls for farm policy that champions affordable, nutritious food and ensures clean air and water. Nutrition and conservation are intrinsically linked — programs like SNAP nourish millions, while Title 2 Conservation programs protect our environment and support farmers. Robust nutrition programs along with conservation initiatives that safeguard soil health, air quality, and water purity protect and promote the health of our patients and communities today and into the future. By embracing climate-smart practices, we not only fortify our food supply but also mitigate pollution and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. By protecting these priorities, we can safeguard a healthier future for all, one that prioritizes the well-being of our patients and communities alike.
Read our letter to Congress here.
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Disarming Toxic Empire Conference Recordings Available
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Texas PSR was a co-sponsor of “Disarming Toxic Empire” on March 21–22 held at the University of Texas Austin. There were speakers from around the world and the over 150 people who attended in person which made for an informative, important, and inspiring conference that challenged the toxic environmental injustices caused by nuclear weapons, waste, and extraction. Whether or not you were able to attend, the conversation doesn’t stop here!
- Do you want to (re)watch the conference, or share it with someone who couldn’t attend? Recordings are now available on the Rapoport Center’s YouTube channel.
- Interested in learning more about the conference themes?
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Event: The Global Nuclear Threat and Nuclear Landscapes in the United States
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Date: May 15, 2024, 1-2:30PM CT (Virtual) Register HERE
Speakers: Jackie Medcalf, Texas Health & Environment Alliance (THEA) Founder and Executive Director; Dino Chavarria, Tribal Superfund Working Group, Santa Clara Pueblo, NM; Yohanna Barth-Rogers, MD, Chief Medical Officer, UMMA Community Clinic, Los Angeles, CA
This event is part of the larger series: The Global Nuclear Threat and Nuclear Landscapes in the United States. Given the decades-long global threats of nuclear weapons and power, environmental health exposures from chemical solvents and superfund sites, and resulting environmental injustice, this session will be a primer for health professionals, public health officers, first responders, and community-based educators interested in learning from nationally and internationally known experts.
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Are you interested in learning more, or getting involved in local actions to prevent the growing threat that nuclear weapons pose to our health and environment? Let us know of your interest and we'll be in touch! Fill out this quick form or email our Executive Director at Director@TexasPSR.org.
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To mail your contribution to us, please send a check to our new mailing address: Texas PSR, 3571 Far West Blvd. #3428 Austin, TX 78731
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