SEATTLE, Wash. — The Seattle King County Clinic will close its doors this April after 12 years of providing free healthcare to roughly 3,000 people a year at Seattle Center, according to a statement the clinic released Thursday.
“This was an incredibly difficult decision to make. We understand this news is hard and impactful for many in our community, particularly at a time when there are increasing challenges to healthcare access.” Seattle Center Project Executive Julia Colson said. “From the very beginning, we knew that the Clinic was a temporary response to an ongoing community need, and that this model could never be a viable permanent solution.”
In its final months of operation, the center says it will focus on connecting patients with other sources of care.
Colson said Seattle Center will lead a “community engagement process” before the clinic closes to find more sustainable ways to continue providing care.
The clinic’s last week is set for April 29-May 2.
The Washington Healthcare Access Alliance has resources for people looking for healthcare services at https://www.wahealthcareaccessalliance.org/search-for-clinics.
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