• WPSR: Advocating for a Peaceful, Just, & Healthy Future for All

    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.

Item 1 of 4

WPSR’s Programs: Confronting the Gravest Threats to Health

  • Economic Inequity & 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.

    WPSR brings the trusted health voice to bear on the adoption of policies that address economic inequity as a root cause of poor health in Washington state and beyond.

  • Climate & Health

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

    WPSR’s Climate & Health Program mobilizes the voices of healthcare professionals to raise public awareness and influence decision-makers to mitigate these risks by passing climate-friendly policy.

  • Nuclear Weapons Abolition

    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.

  • Your donation to WPSR is 100% tax-deductible, and we are committed to using donations wisely. WPSR is proud to have a platinum rating for transparency from GuideStar.  To learn more about all the ways you can support Washington Physicians for Social

    Donate to WPSR Today

    We can’t do this without you! Your donation to WPSR is 100% tax-deductible, and we are committed to using donations wisely. WPSR is proud to have a platinum rating for transparency from GuideStar.

  • Subscribe: WPSR Updates

    Stay informed about WPSR's advocacy work in Washington! Receive alerts about opportunities to take action and get involved in our work on the climate crisis, economic inequity, and the nuclear threat.

  • Engage: Volunteer with Us

    No matter who you are, what you do, or how much time you have, your voice is needed. No experience or expertise required. There’s a place for you at WPSR! Join us and be an advocate for peace, justice, and health.

WPSR News, Publications & Events