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.

Free medical, vision, and dental care returns in April with Seattle/King County Clinic!

March 28, 2025.Reading time 6 minutes.

A dental patient smiles as he sees his dental work in a mirror held by the dentist.

Anyone who struggles to get the healthcare they need is welcome at the Seattle/King County Clinic, April 24-27 at Seattle Center. We proud to be part of this volunteer-driven event!

Kent COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic open until the end of March

February 29, 2024.Reading time 5 minutes.

Outside of Kent Public Health Center with signage reading "COVID Vaccine here"

Now is a good time to get up to date on COVID-19 vaccination while our Kent Vaccination Clinic is still open! It’s especially important for older adults to get the updated (2023-24) COVID-19 vaccine and the CDC has just recommended that people 65 and older get an additional dose.

Free Eye Exams and Glasses at Seattle/King County Clinic

October 12, 2022.Reading time 5 minutes.

A woman in a green volunteer shirt adjusts an eye exam machine. An older Asian man is looking through the machine and a smiling Asian man with glasses, a hat, and red interpreter vest sits next to him. His tag shows that he is a Vietnamese interpreter.

Seattle/King County Clinic returns to Seattle Center for a seventh year Oct. 20-23 with free eye exams and prescription eyeglasses for those who struggle to access or afford eye care.

Free clinics to check immunizations off your back-to-school list

August 9, 2022.Reading time 6 minutes.

Children wearing backpacks, running and smiling in front of a school

This year, it’s easier than ever to get caught up on vaccines at one of many back-to-school clinics in south King County.

New Free Test Site in Enumclaw

December 9, 2020.Reading time 3 minutes.

Starting Thursday, December 10, communities in southeast King County will have a new option for COVID-19 testing at a free testing site in Enumclaw. The testing this site is open to anyone, regardless of insurance or immigration status.