A comic strip explains physical barriers to healthcare

April 9, 2026.Reading time 8 minutes.

Person with gray waits at a bus stop with cobwebs growing on them.

What barriers do people face when trying to get healthcare in Washington state? This comic explores the access issues that drive thousands of patients to seek care at the annual free Seattle/King County Clinic, happening this year April 23-26.

Leda’s Story: How Medicaid helps families thrive

March 20, 2026.Reading time 9 minutes.

A tired but smiling couple gaze down at an infant in an NICU bed in a hospital.

In this comic, Leda, a mother of two young children, shares how Medicaid and SNAP made a crucial difference in the lives of her family, helping them stay afloat during a rough patch. It’s a familiar situation for many people who need short-term, additional support to thrive in the long-term. Have you been hearing about […]

Survivors aren’t alone: Family support inside a hospital

March 12, 2026.Reading time 8 minutes.

A man with a bald head, beard, and glasses sits bedside at a hospital, looking concerned. A teen is lying in the bed, eyes closed, head turned away, with an IV in his arm

Survivors of gun violence need support that goes beyond just medical treatment. In this comic strip, we see how Paul, a violence intervention specialist, offers survivors and their families bedside support and immediate help with their basic needs.

What I learned from Duwamish River fishers: Portraits of Public Health

February 25, 2026.Reading time 7 minutes.

Hand drawn portrait of woman with long black hair, smiling

In this Portrait of Public Health, Khanh talks about the meaning she’s found working alongside people who fish in the Duwamish River and why fishers make such good outreach workers. Together, they’ve educated local fishers and residents who live near the Duwamish about the dangers of contaminated seafood.

Three Buckets: A comic about barriers to people on Medicaid

January 9, 2026.Reading time 8 minutes.

Volunteers helping with health services wave to patients at a free clinic.

A manager of the Access and Outreach Team at Public Health – Seattle & King County shares her insights for a comics project that marked ten years of Seattle/King County Clinic. In the course of their work, the Access and Outreach team hear a lot of stories about the difficulties in the healthcare system that stand in the way of people getting care.

Health + Care: a comic strip salutes 10 years of Seattle/King County Clinic

July 22, 2025.Reading time 11 minutes.

Illustration of Seattle/King County Clinic dental floor

In this comic strip, we meet organizers, volunteers, and patients at the giant, free Seattle/King County Clinic who reflect on the achievements of this community endeavor, their hopes that the clinic will no longer be needed, and why that goal seems further away than ever.