Upcoming Events
Physicians for a National Health Program WA: “PNHP-WA Monthly Chapter Meeting”
Regular gathering for healthcare workers, students, and advocates to organize for single-payer reform and local healthcare justice initiatives. Program details to be announced. RSVP here for Zoom info.
Golf FORE a Good Cause - SeaMar CHC
Monday, July 20 - SeaMar Community Health Centers fundraiser, Golf FORE a Good Cause - Newcastle
Whole Washington's Monthly All Hands Meeting
Whole Washington meets on the fourth Monday of every month to join all volunteers, teams, strategies, and people into one meeting to advance our goals towards universal healthcare. These meetings are open to the public and a great starting point for new people looking to see all of the ways to be involved with Whole Washington.
Universal Health Care Commission - Finance Technical Advisory Committee (FTAC)
Please note this meeting has been moved from July 16 to August 6 and will take place virtually via Microsoft Teams. The committee will track universal health system planning, provider reimbursement recommendations, and strategies for utilizing legislative proviso funding. No registration is required. Members can log on directly via the HCA FTAC Portal. To provide public comment, email HCAUniversalHCC@hca.wa.gov by 5:00 PM on Wednesday, August 5.
Washington Wins with the New Millionaire's' Tax
Join Healthcare for All WA for as we learn about the actions from Invest in Washington NOW about the solution to the disparity in our state's tax structure. Beth Lindsay will lead the discussion. RSVP here!
Universal Healthcare Stakeholders Meeting #06 (with Senator Hasegawa)
This meeting series is held in collaboration between the Office of Senator Hasegawa and Whole Washington.
Please feel empowered to invite individuals or organizational representatives if they are interested in participating and providing productive and collaborative support on this legislative development process.
Reach out to andre@wholewashington.org for an invite!
Patients over Profits - State Launch with National Nurses United
Whole Washington calls on all candidates and elected politicians to refuse corporate healthcare contributions. This simple pledge from National Nurses United allows the universal healthcare movement to triumph over money in politics and champion public servants we can trust.
Join this meeting to become a part of the campaign and help bring on one of your elected representatives as a new signee.
Seattle Pride March
250+ contingents featuring queer activists, small businesses, nonprofits & allies.
Health Care for All-WA - "Washington Can't Wait: The Pathway to UHC - IN PERSON EVENT!"
A community evening to learn about the pathway to universal care, how HCFA-WA advocates for change, and how you can find your place in the fight for healthcare for every Washingtonian. RSVP here!
Puget Sound Advocates for Retirement Action, Juneteenth Celebration
Featuring artist and storyteller Delbert Richardson and his national award-winning "Unspoken Truths" travelling history museum. Through displays, artifacts, and narrative, Mr. Richardson teaches American history through an Afrocentric lens that allows us to truly understand the past and the present. Don't miss this very special event. All are welcome.
Seattle, Run & Walk with Pride
Join us for an opportunity for LGBTQIA+ athletes and their allies to compete, while also serving as a fundraiser for local LGBTQIA+ non-profit organizations
Free WA Project: Join the 7th Annual Juneteenth On the Waterfront Freedom Celebration, Seattle
March with A Philip Randolph Institute, ILWU Locals 4,19,52 and Standing for Democracy to celebrate Juneteenth and to protest the dismantling of the Voter Rights Act and Trump's attacks on labor.
Please go to www.freewaproject.org/ for continued updates on meeting place. We will march along E. Marginal Way starting at noon.
Universal Health Care Commission Meeting
Join online on Teams or in person at Health Care Authority, Cherry Street Plaza, Sue Crystal Center, Conference Rooms 106A and 106B, 626 8th Ave SE, Olympia. Visitor map with parking instructions. Want to offer public comment? See public comment process.
Physicians for a National Health Program WA: “Why and How Healthcare Students and Workers Can Organize & Mobilize for Healthcare Justice”
With Kshama Sawant, former Seattle City Councilmember. As PNHP WA is a 501(C)3 organization, we do not support candidates for public office during an election. Register for the meeting here.
"Public Promise, Private Extraction: Diagnosing the Financial Transformation of Medicare and Medicaid."
A webinar by Health + Political Economy Project, within The New School's Institute on Race, Power, and Political Economy, Panelists include Rose Roach, National Coordinator for the Labor Campaign for Single Payer. As the Trump administration enacts sweeping cuts to Medicaid through HR1 and proposes making privatized Medicare the default option for all Americans, growing corporate power in public health insurance programs demands fresh and urgent attention. Join us to explore the expanding influence of managed care corporations within our public health insurance programs, the consequences for patients and providers, and what these shifts mean for the future of the US health system. Register
Social Security Worker Visibility Day
See this article for time and location of events in Tacoma, Port Angeles, Spokane and Everett.
Legacy of Equality, Leadership & Organizing (LELO) annual event and luncheon
Program includes the Domingo/Viernes/Scott Award, John Caughlan Youth Award, Simmons Pre-Apprenticeship Scholarship awards by IBEW Local 46, and LELO’s Jefferson Pre-Apprenticeship Scholarship Awards. Register and buy tickets at www.lelo.org.
“Stop the Scam: A Community Conversation on Online Fraud, AI and Accountability”
Thursday, May 28, 10:00 AM, WA State Alliance for Retired Americans Town Hall: “Stop the Scam: A Community Conversation on Online Fraud, AI and Accountability” at Machinists Districts 751, 9025 15th Place S, Seattle, 98108. Featuring Maureen Dunn, ARA Field Mobilization Director; Patty Kuderer, WA Insurance Commissioner; Bret Finkelstein, WA Assistant Attorney General. Cosponsors: WSARA, WA State Labor Council. WA State Senior Citizens’ Lobby. Free & open to the public. Refreshments provided. Register here.
Labor Coalition Table
This is a meeting with Health Care is a Human Right allies in the labor space.
“Let Cuba Live . . . Stand With Cuba!”
5 national & local speakers; Moderator: Cindy Domingo, US Women & Cuba Collaboration. 321 16th Ave S, Seattle 98144 Sponsors: Seattle/Cuba Friendship Committee, LELO, Women United for Peace & Justice, Venceremos Brigade, National Network on Cuba. For more info: Chris Pforr, 206-487-6681; Stephanie Sarantos, 206-819-9714.
Our Valley, Our Resources, Your Health: Wapato Medicaid Forum
This is a forum in Wapato, Washington for healthcare information that anyone can attend! It is on May 21st, 2026 from 5:30 to 7:30 at the Wapato Community Hall.
It is put on by the Yakima Valley Healthcare Defense Partenership. This forum features guest speakers from Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, Yakima Neighborhood Health, SHIBA Service WA State OIC, Poder Latinx and r/WholeWashington
The forum will feature live Spanish translation services.
Register below:
Direct link: https://yakimavalleyhealthcaredefensepartnership.my.canva.site/united-we-thrive
PNHP WA monthly meeting
“US Health Care Providers Migrating to Practice in Canada - Yearly Trends & Why?” Karen Palmer, MPH, MS (bio here) Adjunct Professor and health policy guru at Simon Frazer University, BC, Canada and PNHP Board Advisor will speak about the migration of providers from the US to Canada because of our inadequate healthcare system and our current political situation. Register Here
THE WEIGHT WE CARRY: SHARING STORIES OF MORAL INJURY IN MEDICINE
Philosophy of Medicine Presents
THE WEIGHT WE CARRY: SHARING STORIES OF MORAL INJURY IN MEDICINE
When: Monday, May 18th, 2026
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: HSEB 325 (Health Sciences Education Building)
Virtual Attendance:
If you can't attend in person, tune in on Twitch:
URL: twitch.tv/natkthesciencegay
Call to Action:
Share YOUR Story. Listen. Connect. Reflect.
Everybody in! Nobody out!
Location Details for Navigation:
University of Washington Campus
Health Sciences Education Building (HSEB), Room 325
1607 NE Pacific St, Seattle, WA 98195
