About Philip

Philip Wu is a pediatrician and member of the Community Benefit team at Kaiser Permanente Northwest. After retiring from a 33-year clinical practice, Dr. Wu now works to promote healthy, equitable communities through policy advocacy, program and system changes within the framework of the “social determinants of health.” He serves on several community boards including the Northwest Health Foundation, Oregon Oral Health Coalition, Outside In, The Intertwine Alliance, and Community Cycling Center. Dr. Wu has an interest in transportation as a “social determinant” and has participated on the transportation committee of the Westside Economic Alliance, the Washington County Transportation Futures Study project, and ODOT’s Transportation Options Policy Advisory Committee. He recently concluded two years of service on Metro’s Equity Strategy Advisory Committee. Dr. Wu and his partner enjoy walking, hiking, and simply being in nature.