Spring Newsletter
PSR Florida’s e-newsletter for Spring 2019.
New Resource: Brain-Eating Amoeba Fact Sheet
Fact sheet from PSR Florida on preventing amebic meningitis when swimming.
Activists say power plant pollution laws in jeopardy
In this Herald-Tribune article, PSR Florida’s Dr. Lynn Ringenberg explains the dangers of mercury pollution from power plants.
A hidden scandal: America’s school students exposed to water tainted by toxic lead
This article from The Guardian features PSR Florida’s Dr. Howard Kessler discussing the health effects of lead poisoning.
The Experts Speak: Our Health Changes with Climate Change
Dr. Abbey Strauss interviews PSR Florida’s Dr. Lynn Ringenberg on climate and health.
Floridians should benefit from the governor’s recent moves
In a Florida Times-Union letter to the editor, PSR Florida’s Dr. Todd Sack applauds FL Gov. Ron DeSantis’ executive orders on water protection, citing health benefits.
Get the Lead Out
Our goal is to educate Floridians about the dangers of lead in drinking water and to pass legislation mandating filtration of drinking water in Florida schools. Please visit: Removethelead.com for more information
Dr. Ringenberg Talks about Climate Change
PSR Florida’s Dr. Lynn Ringenberg talks to WTSP about climate change and health. Dr. Ringenberg, a pediatrician, describes how climate change is affecting children’s health and how she works to get the word out about the need to fight climate change.
Climate Change is Making Us Sick!
The negative aspects of climate change pose great threats to our communities and their health. The burden is greater for vulnerable populations, including the poor, minority groups, women, children, the elderly, and the disabled. Health professionals can create safer environments for their community by joining PSR Florida in implementing the My Green Doctor Program. My Green Doctor …
A Climate Call to Action
PSR Florida receives $95,000 from the Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg to engage local clinicians in climate action.