Check out PSR-LA’s newsletter for a round-up our our latest work and urgent actions. Summer edition, Volume 32, Number 2.
PSR Statement on Healthcare Reform in the United States
For physicians, and indeed for all health workers, promoting health for all is a clear social responsibility. The United States devotes enormous resources to medical care, well over 50% more per person than any other nation — yet it ranks 45th in the world in life expectancy and 33rd in infant mortality.
An Inspiring Evening – PSR-LA 2009 Gala
“Heroes for Health: PSR-LA’s 2009 Annual Dinner” was held at the Biltmore Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles on June 7th. Physicians, medical sch ...
PSR-LA Working With the Coalition for Environmental Health and Justice
The Coalition for Environmental Health and Justice (CEHAJ) has been engaged in the community stakeholder proceedings of the I-710 Long Beach Freeway Corridor (local and state officials propose to expand the freeway) since 2001.
Getting Active with UCLA Student PSR
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PSR-LA Co-Convenes the First South Los Angeles Health & Human Rights Conference
There is a fundamental crisis of health and human rights in south Los Angeles. South L.A. has the poorest health outcomes and indicators in the County of Los Angeles‚ mirroring the health status in some developing nations. Homelessness, slum housing, violence, food disparity and lack of resources reflect the underlying epidemic in the social determinants of poor health.
Physician Profile: Rishi Manchanda, M.D., M.P.H.
Rishi Manchanda has been making his mark as a socially responsible physician. Well-versed in both local and international health issues, he ...
PSR-LA Ambassador Program: Health Professionals and Nuclear Policy
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PSR-LA Partners with Aerospace Museum of Cancer Education
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PSR-LA’s Local Role in Promoting a Green Economy, Green Jobs
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