Tubman Center for Health & Freedom, 5907 Martin Luther King Jr Way S, Seattle, WA (2026)

01/28/2026

We deserve to see what’s really happening.

Our annual 2026 Black Health in Washington State Brief is here and reveals recent data and trends showing a decline in statewide health system performance—and the ongoing inequities impacting Black communities across Washington.

Produced by the Community Health Research Institute at the Tubman Center for Health & Freedom, this work is rooted in access to information and the belief that our communities should define what success looks like when it comes to our healthcare.

Because when we can see the patterns (and make them visible), we can organize, advocate, build, and deliver what we need.

01/27/2026

You’re not going through this alone. We may experience things differently, but we are sharing this moment in history together, in real time.

This isn’t the first storm, and it won’t be the last. People before us named the warning signs, built tools, and passed down lessons. We’re not starting from zero.

We are capable and connected. We know how to organize. We know how to win. We know how to care for one another.

This is a marathon not a sprint. Pace yourself. Tend to your body and mind. We are here to help.

Here are 8 reminders on how to protect your mental health for the long-haul.
1. Pace your information intake. Limit media exposure or do small doses.
2. Create buddy systems. Seek out a network (1-3 people) who will check in on one another on a regular cadence to make certain everyone is doing okay.
3. Be intentional about laughing every day.
4. Move your body. Whether its going to the gym, going for a walk, dancing or a yoga class.
5. Prayer. If that’s your thing, do it. And do it a lot.
6. Allow yourself to cry. Allow yourself to have joy.
7. Join an organization to take collective action for justice.
8. If your symptoms are impacting how you operate day to day, let your health providers know, so they can help support you.

12/27/2025

An excellent explanation!
Flu and COVID vaccines are on deck at the Healing House, if you're ready to help your body "collect evidence."

12/02/2025

Equitable development is core to how we build at Tubman Health. As we move forward with Lydig Construction on the Tubman Health Center build, we’re expanding opportunities for subcontractors and suppliers—especially those historically excluded and/or in line with our values.

Ensuring that our contracting partners reflect the diversity and strength of our region is essential to our vision. Inclusive contracting strengthens local economies, supports innovation, and keeps community power at the center.

Subcontractors and suppliers interested in partnering with the TCHF | Lydig team are invited to learn more and complete the interest form: www.lydig.com/projects/healthcare-research/tubman-center-for-health-freedom/

12/01/2025

Let’s say the quiet part out loud: The care economy is powered by women and people of color—especially Black women, immigrant women, and women of color.

The U.S. Department of Education recently changed how it classifies multiple graduate programs across healthcare and the public sector. Degrees for physician assistants, nurse practitioners, physical therapists, public health professionals, and audiologists are no longer recognized as “professional degrees.”

This reclassification has real consequences: students pursuing these fields now face lower federal loan limits, reduced access to key financial aid, and more barriers to advancement. When systems remove professional recognition, restrict funding pathways, or shrink opportunities for advancement, it continues a long pattern of devaluing our labor, expertise, and leadership.

At Tubman Health, we believe these professions are not “optional” or secondary—they are essential infrastructure for a just society. We will continue to uplift, support, and invest in the care workers and public health leaders who make collective well-being possible.

11/20/2025

: From the twinkling lights to the heartfelt smiles, last month’s A Night’s Journey Gala was pure magic ✨💛 It reminded us that the only way we do this work is together. Thank you to everyone who joined us!

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11/19/2025

Last Saturday’s Food Is Medicine cooking class was pure weekend magic! Huge thanks to everyone who joined and to Leika for leading us. 🥣✨

There’s nothing like cooking healing meals, learning new skills, and sharing the experience with our community. From savory soups to nourishing broths, we left full in body and spirit.

Tubman Gatherings are open to patients and community members alike—offering hands-on ways to care for yourself, connect with others, and nurture both physical and mental health. We hope you consider joining some of our future offerings!

11/12/2025

We heard you when you said you didn’t want to wait to receive care! Tubman Health has a community clinic OPEN NOW.

You don’t have to wait for the big building to open—you can receive primary care in our micro center, The Healing House! Our collaborative, culturally-rooted team is pleased to offer a model designed by and for our communities. Most insurance plans are accepted. Because we are still piloting our model, patients must be willing to establish primary care in order to access all of the services we offer.

Space is limited, so start your enrollment process today! Take 2–3 minutes to fill out our short interest form at www.tubmanhealth.org/healing-house.

PRO TIP: Complete it in full to speed up your process!

11/06/2025

The Tubman Center for Health & Freedom’s five-year anniversary gala—A Night’s Journey—was everything and then some! ✨

If you were there, you felt it. If not, don’t worry. We’ve captured the joy, the energy, the brilliance, and the undeniable power of our people. Health & freedom aren’t just dreams—they’re alive, thriving, and rooted in every space we create together.

Thanks to our community, we closed our 2025 operating gap! The journey continues. Next year, we break ground on the Tubman Health Center, built by us, for us, and with us.

Relive the magic in our gala newsletter at http://www.tubmanhealth.org/updates/november-2025-newsletter.

11/03/2025

You’re invited to our last cooking class of the year! Please join us on Saturday, November 15th, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, for our next Tubman Gathering event:

Food Is Medicine Cooking Class: Boost Your Immune System for the Winter 🧑🏿‍🍳🍽️

As the weather cools and the cold season approaches, this fun and empowering hands-on experience will help you learn how to strengthen your body from the inside out with delicious, healing soups and broths. Together, we’ll explore how food truly is medicine—a source of nourishment, restoration, and community.

In partnership with the Union Cultural Center and led by Leika Suzumura, Community Nourishian, this session will center on foods and practices that support your immune system and overall wellness.

In this class, we will:
✔️ Learn about foods with natural medicinal and immune-boosting properties
✔️ Discover flavorful broths and soups that work in harmony with your body
✔️ Explore proteins and plant-based options to personalize your dishes
✔️ Cook and share a warm, nutrient-rich meal together

No cooking experience required.

Space is limited. Please register to reserve your spot! The regular class fee is $45. Reduced and community tickets are available.

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10/23/2025

Hello friends! Here’s your friendly reminder to think about getting a flu shot this season. Think of it as a remix for your immune system! Each year, scientists update the vaccine to match the flu strains going around—so your immune system can stay on beat all season long.

When to get it: The best time is before the end of October/early November—that gives your body time to build strong protection before flu activity peaks. But even if you get it later, it still helps keep you and your loved ones safe.

Where to get it:
- Established Tubman Health Patients: COME ON IN! We have the Flu and Covid shots on deck and ready for adults and kids. Call to make an appointment.
- Uninsured folks who aren’t established with us: We’ve got you covered for free! Call us for an appointment.
- Everyone else: Visit https://kingcounty.gov/findaclinic or contact your primary care clinic. Many sites offer free or low-cost flu shots for adults and kids.

Getting your flu shot isn’t just a seasonal task—it’s an act of collective protection. When we care for ourselves, we strengthen the whole. ❤️

10/20/2025

Medical massage isn’t just about feeling good for a moment—it’s about creating lasting shifts in your body. That’s healing, not luxury.

Massage therapy can support pain management, improve flexibility, circulation, and digestion, promote better sleep, reduce stress and anxiety, ease painful periods, relieve TMJ and migraines, promote healing from injuries and/or surgeries, and more! Massage therapy helps us feel comfortable in our bodies—something many take for granted. This physical awareness is a powerful and revolutionary practice.

If you’ve never had a massage or had a session that didn’t feel good, it can be hard to know what’s “normal.” Here are five tips for self-advocacy:

1. Share your goals up front.
Let your therapist know what’s bringing you in, whether it’s stress, chronic pain, or something else. That helps shape the session with your priorities in mind.

2. You can speak up at any time.
If something doesn’t feel good—pressure is too deep, you feel cold, or you just want a quiet session—it’s okay (and encouraged) to say so.

3. Pain ≠ Progress.
Massage should never feel harmful. Soreness is different from sharp or shooting pain. Your massage therapist wants to know if “that feels too intense.”

4. Silence is okay, and so is talking.
Some community members prefer to heal in quiet. Others feel more grounded talking through the experience. Let your therapist know what works for you.

5. Your body, your boundaries.
You can ask about the plan for draping/covering of your body, techniques they will use, or preferences around skipping areas of the body altogether.

Massage therapy at the Healing House is part of our whole-person treatment model and is currently only available to those receiving primary care through the Healing House. (We are not accepting massage therapy only patients at this time).

Friendly reminder: Medical massage in WA state requires a referral from your primary care provider.

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