Physicians for Social Responsibility, as part of the International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War, shared the 1985 Nobel Peace Prize for its work on the risks of nuclear war. 

Founded in 1961, Physicians for Social Responsibility documented the presence of strontium-90, a highly radioactive waste product of atmospheric nuclear testing, in children's teeth across the United States. 

This finding rapidly led to the Limited Nuclear Test Ban Treaty that ended above-ground explosions by the superpowers. 

It also began the mission for PSR: addressing enormous public health threats that affect people in America and around the world.

Physicians for Social Responsibility is committed to the elimination of nuclear and other weapons of mass destruction, the achievement of a sustainable environment, and the reduction of violence and its root causes.

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          Cathey E. Falvo, M.D., M.P.H., (l.) is the President of the New York Chapter of Physicians for Social Responsibility, and Program Director, International & Public Health, School of Public Health, New York Medical College.

Matthew Dean (r.) is the Executive Director of the New York Chapter of Physicians for Social Responsibility.

This photograph was taken at a recent meeting in the United Nations.

EVENTS:

PSR/NYC and The American Association for Psychosocial Rehabilitation present:

HIV/AIDS:  Global Implications

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH , AT 6:30 PM

Dr. Desmond Johns, Director, UNAIDS/NYC & Dr. Martin Gittelman, AAPR (an NGO with W.H.O.) & a stunning video documentary on the AIDS pandemic as experienced by East Africans:

"Coming To Say Goodbye"

Columbia University Teachers College, Grace Dodge Hall, Private Dining Room, 525 West 120^th Street, New York, N.Y.  For more information, please contact PSR/NYC, (212) 870-2980 or psrnyc@igc.org

OTHER PUBLIC EVENTS:

PSR/NYC, Open Board Meeting: Plans for 2004, Monday, December 8th, 2003, 475 Riverside Drive, New York, N.Y. (at 120th Street, First Floor).        7:00 PM.  All Are Welcome.

PSR/NYC, Evelyn Mauss Memorial Environmental Event, Monday, January 12th, 2004, 475 Riverside Drive, New York, N.Y. (at 120th Street, First Floor). 7:00 PM.  All Are Welcome.

PSR ACTIVITIES:

Physicians for Social Responsibility uses its members' expertise, professional leadership, influence within the medical community, and links to policy makers, in order to achieve its goals on the local, national, and global levels. 

It is a national nonprofit organization, and it is the U.S. affiliate of both the International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War and the International Society of Doctors for the Environment.

The New York City Chapter has over 2,000 members: physicians, medical professionals, health workers, medical students, and others concerned about public health threats. 

PSR/NYC produces newsletters and email broadcasts to keep its members up-to-date.

To join PSR/NYC,  receive more information,  become active in our networks,  or to be added to email broadcasts,  please contact: psrnyc@igc.org or phone: (212) 870-2980.

OTHER ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: 

A partnership with the New York City Coalition to End Lead Poisoning to promote the Childhood Lead Prevention Act (Intro 101A).

A campaign to educate political leaders, organizations, and the public about the need for a comprehensive EPA clean-up of contamination around the World Trade Center and sustainable decisions in rebuilding the site.

A campaign to improve the Clean Air Act of 1972 and other air and water issues. 

FUTURE ACTIVITIES:

PSR/NYC is interested in developing new partnerships and strategic alliances with other NGOs.  Matthew Dean, PSR/NYC Executive Director, would welcome suggestions along these lines.

PSR/NYC ADVISORY BOARD:

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