• CALLED TO HEAL

    Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility (WPSR) is a health professional-led advocacy organization working to create a healthy, just, peaceful, and sustainable world through advocacy and action. For over 40 years, we have taken on the gravest threats to human health and survival: nuclear weapons, economic inequity, and the climate crisis. Our health professional voices educate the public, influence decision-makers, and promote policies that support our mission.

  • Empowered by Compassion

    Undaunted by the odds; empowered by compassion.
    Health professional-led advocacy and action
    on the gravest threats to health.

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    Climate & Health

    Washington’s leading health voice on
    the impacts of a warming climate
    and dependence on fossil fuels.

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    Economic Inequity & Health

    Advocacy for a fair economy, safe and stable housing, and health equity for all.

  • Nuclear Weapons Abolition

    Preventing what cannot be cured by advocating for nuclear abolition, and nuclear justice

Our Programs

The climate crisis poses extreme risk to the health of Washingtonians now, and these harms will only intensify in coming years. 

The air we breathe outdoors, the ways we get to work and school, and our very own residences are at significant risk due to rising temperatures and dangerous pollutants. Without action, the lives of every human could be at risk.

Climate and Health

Studies have shown that more equal societies have lower mortality, longer lives, and more well-being, and that economic inequality drives both poor and unequal health outcomes.

We must adopt policies to address economic inequity as a root cause of poor health in Washington state and nationally.

Economic Inequity and Health

There are nearly 15,000 nuclear weapons in the world, 42% of which are in the hands of the United States and 25% of those are in Washington state. Nearly 2,000 are on hair-trigger alert, and could be launched within minutes.

From mining to production, testing, use, and accidents, every part of the nuclear weapons system damages human health.

Nuclear Weapons Abolition

News and Events

Newsom, Inslee join WPSR to rally for climate, education, health

WPSR hosts California Governor Gavin Newsom, Washington Governor Jay Inslee, local elected officials, and health care professionals representing WPSR's Task Forces. This diverse group of local and national leaders came together to rally community members behind efforts to protect and promote funding that addresses the climate crisis, preserves education, and provides long-term healthcare for Washingtonians. Read More

Honoring Nihon Hidankyo: A Call for Nuclear Disarmament

The honoring of a grassroots organization of atomic-bomb survivors with the Nobel Peace Prize is a profound moment that can provide inspiration for citizen action against the civilization-ending threat of nuclear weapons. For decades, the group Nihon Hidankyo—comprised of survivors of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki—has dedicated itself to preserving the painful memories of that tragic history. Read More

Housing for All: What Works and How We Get There

WPSR's Economic Inequity & Health Task Force invites you to a free, virtual event on November 19th at 6pm: Housing for All: What works and how we get there. Housing is essential for health and wellbeing and every one of us deserves to be housed. So how do we make systemic changes to ensure everyone has safe, stable, affordable housing? Join us to hear about efforts that have made a difference and upcoming opportunities to advocate for statewide housing policies. Read More