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.

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.

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!

Free Medical, Dental, Vision Care at Seattle/King County Clinic

April 24, 2023.Reading time 4 minutes.

An older man looks through a optical instrument while a healthcare provider adjusts it. A interpreter in a red vest with a name tag reading "Vietnamese" is sitting next to the patient, smiling.

This week, the Seattle/King County Clinic returns to the Seattle Center on April 27-30 with free medical, dental, and vision services for anyone who struggles to get the healthcare they need.

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.