All Entries Tagged With: "Peace and Security Ambassadors"
Health and the Nuclear Gamble
The world has anxiously watched the events in Japan unfolding this past two weeks after the horrific earthquake, tsunami and subsequent nuclear disaster. The feelings are magnified out of a sense of helplessness in aiding the victims in Japan mixed with concerns for potential effects and implications to our own health and communities. In assessing the devastating effects of natural disasters, we must pause as we consider the potential for catastrophic effects of man made disasters, specifically from nuclear power plants.
PSR-LA Ambassadors attend the NPT Review Conference
Going the distance to make sure the medical voice is heard during historic opportunities for nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation, Dr. Bob Dodge and Dr. Tova Fuller have participated as delegates to the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Review Conference taking place in New York this month.
Dr. Bill Perkins Letter to NY Times, New Think and Old Weapons
Take a look at the letter from PSR-LA Peace and Security Ambassador, Dr. Bill Perkins, to the NY Times, published on March 6th. In response to “New Think and Old Weapons,” Dr. Perkins calls upon lessons from three decades of PSR leadership to discuss the opportunities presented if a limited purpose of deterrence is adhered to in the nuclear posture review.
LA County Preparedness for a Radiological or Nuclear Incident
PSR-LA Ambassadors Natalia Kovteva, Stephen Coles MD, Margaret Wacker MD, and PSR-LA Associate Director Denise Duffield attended the seminar “Emergency Preparedness for a Radiological or Nuclear Incident” on January 21, 2010.
Tova Fuller Addresses the International Youth Dialogue on Nuclear Disarmament
On October 26, 2009, PSR-LA Board Member, Peace and Security Ambassador, and Student PSR Representative Tova Fuller delivered the following speech during the International Youth Dialogue on Nuclear Disarmament.
Jul. 25 – North Korea and Iran – Paths Toward Peace
North Korea and Iran – Paths Toward Peace: An in-depth discussion of the conflicts and nuclear threats in North Korea and Iran and what we as health professionals can do to promote diplomatic solutions.
PSR-LA Ambassador Program: Health Professionals and Nuclear Policy
After holding two training sessions, the PSR-LA Ambassador Program: Health Professionals and Nuclear Policy, is shaping up to be the premier health professional voice on peace and security issues in Southern California. The featured speaker of the inaugural September 20th training was Sharon Squassoni of the Carnegie Foundation for International Peace. Dr. Bennett Ramberg also [...]
Alan P. Mintz Award Presented to L. Stephen Coles M.D., Ph.D.
The Age Management Medicine Group (AMMG) awarded PSR-LA Peace and Security Ambassador, and board member, L. Stephen Coles M.D., Ph.D. with the 2008 Alan P. Mintz, M.D. Award for Clinical Excellence in Age Management Medicine. The award is presented annually to a physician who exemplifies Dr. Mintz’s vision of clinical excellence in patient care, healthy [...]
Sidel-Levy Award for Peace Given to Farideh Kioumehr-Dadsetan D.V.M., M.P.H., Dr.PH
PSR-LA Peace and Security Ambassador Farideh Kioumehr-Dadsetan D.V.M., M.P.H., Dr.PH, was awarded the American Public Health Association’s first Sidel-Levy Award For Peace this past fall. This award is given to public health professionals who make great contributions toward promoting international peace and stopping war. As an epidemiologist and public health advocate, Dr. Kioumehr-Dadsetan founded the [...]
Health Professionals and Nuclear Policy
After holding two training sessions, the PSR-LA Ambassador Program: Health Professionals and Nuclear Policy, is shaping up to be the premier health professional voice on peace and security issues in Southern California.
PSR-LA Ambassador Program – Health Professionals and Nuclear Policy
When: Saturday, September 20, 2008 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Where: University of Southern California Center for International Studies Seminar Room PSR-LA is looking for health care professionals who want to deepen their knowledge about nuclear security and disarmament and what we can do to build a safer future. The PSR-LA Ambassador Program will create [...]
Sept. 20 – PSR-LA Ambassador Program – Health Professionals and Nuclear Policy
PSR-LA is looking for health care professionals who want to deepen their knowledge about nuclear security and disarmament and what we can do to build a safer future. The PSR-LA Ambassador Program will create a cadre of informed and dedicated health professionals in Los Angeles who can speak to the community, the media, and elected [...]