Odessa Brown Children's Clinic

Odessa Brown Children's Clinic OBCC Othello located in Seattle's Rainier Valley neighborhood is now open! Our Story
Odessa Brown was born in Arkansas in 1920. We’re growing!

During the Great Depression, Brown moved to Chicago and experienced some health problems, but she had difficulty obtaining the care she needed. At one visit to a Chicago area hospital, she was turned away and denied care. Brown reportedly said to the staff, "I am black and poor, but I will leave in peace so that I can keep my dignity." Years later, at the height of the civil rights era, Brown was raising her four children in Seattle when she became a community organizer. She fought to bring quality healthcare with dignity to children in the Central District through a federally funded effort to solve inner-city problems by building "model neighborhoods.” Brown died of leukemia in 1969 at age 49. When the new children's clinic opened the next year, a thankful community named the clinic in her honor. From that early beginning in 1970, when just one doctor delivered on Brown’s dream, Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic has grown into a comprehensive facility with medical, dental, mental health and nutrition services that embrace patients and families in our community. Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic is building a second location. To help us meet the growing needs of the community, we are building a second OBCC location – a bigger, new clinic near the Othello Link light rail station in Southeast Seattle’s Rainier Valley.

We are so excited to celebrate our Seattle Seahawks as 2026 Super Bowl LX Champions! 🏈💙💚OBCC Central District will be cl...
02/11/2026

We are so excited to celebrate our Seattle Seahawks as 2026 Super Bowl LX Champions! 🏈💙💚

OBCC Central District will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday Feb. 11, due to anticipated parade traffic and congestion downtown.

We will remain open with in-person care at OBCC Othello, WIC at Carolyn Downs building (2101 Yesler Way) and all school-based health centers.

If you had an in-person appointment scheduled at OBCC Central District, our team will contact you directly to adjust your appointment.

Not sure where to go? Give us a call at 206-987-7210 and our scheduling team can help assist with any questions or needs that you and your family may have.

https://www.seattlechildrens.org/locations/odessa-brown-childrens-clinic-central-district/

February is American Heart Month. Staying active helps kids support their mental wellness and reduce their risk of heart...
02/10/2026

February is American Heart Month.

Staying active helps kids support their mental wellness and reduce their risk of heart disease. Even when days are short and the weather is cold or dreary, daily physical activity is still essential.

Dr. Monique Burton, medical director of the Sports Medicine Program, shares fun indoor activity ideas that get kids moving, smiling, and their hearts pumping.

https://www.seattlechildrens.org/healthy-tides/indoor-active-play-for-heart-health/

02/10/2026

This morning, we celebrated the second phase of opening Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic in the Central District with a vibrant lion dance. A beautiful moment of culture, community, and hope for the families this space will serve.

01/23/2026

On this Blue Friday, staff at Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic would like to send a HUGE thanks to Julian Love for repping OBCC in this year’s ‘My Cause My Cleats’ campaign and for his generous support. We’re wishing you and the whole Seattle Seahawks team good luck on Sunday’s game!

Please join us in congratulating Jackie, the winner of the 2025 Odessa Brown Ken Feldman Award.For many families, care b...
01/22/2026

Please join us in congratulating Jackie, the winner of the 2025 Odessa Brown Ken Feldman Award.

For many families, care begins with a message—a form, an email, a next step meant to offer clarity and reassurance. But when that message arrives in a language a family can’t access, it can create confusion at moments when trust matters most.

Jackie saw this challenge and took action.

Through her work as a family advocate and case manager, Jackie has helped reshape how families experience care at Seattle Children’s—ensuring language is never a barrier to being seen, heard or supported. Her efforts have expanded access, strengthened trust, and made care more equitable for families across our communities.

We are grateful for Jackie’s leadership, compassion and unwavering commitment to equity.

01/20/2026

Measles cases have been confirmed in Snohomish and Kittitas Counties.

Measles is highly contagious. If you or your child are showing symptoms, please call ahead before arriving for medical care. This helps prevent the spread of infection and keeps patients, families, and healthcare workers safe.

For more information, visit seattlechildrens.org or the CDC website.

Odessa Brown Children's Clinic is closed today in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Psychiatric Urgent Care and ...
01/19/2026

Odessa Brown Children's Clinic is closed today in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Psychiatric Urgent Care and Orthopedic Injury Urgent Care are also closed today. We will resume our regular business hours on Tuesday, January 20. Our Urgent Care clinics in Bellevue, Everett, Federal Way and Seattle, Richmond Pediatrics After-Hours Clinic and our Emergency Department are open. Urgent Care also offers video visits for patients with select symptoms in Washington state. In case of a medical or psychiatric emergency, call 911 or visit the nearest emergency department. To schedule an Urgent Care appointment, visit bit.ly/SeattleChildrensUrgentCare.

Join The Stuffie Project! Your challenge:1. Draw or share a photo of your comfort friend2. Tell us their name and when t...
01/14/2026

Join The Stuffie Project! Your challenge:

1. Draw or share a photo of your comfort friend
2. Tell us their name and when they help you the most.
3. Take a picture of your drawing and/or photo with your comfort friend!

These pieces will help inspire a future Downtown Seattle mural for the Summer 2026 Unity Loop

Raising a teen comes with challenges—and support can make all the difference. If your middle or high schooler is struggl...
01/13/2026

Raising a teen comes with challenges—and support can make all the difference. If your middle or high schooler is struggling with focus, motivation or organization, our Supporting Teens and Nurturing Development (STAND) group offers a welcoming space for caregivers to learn, connect and grow together.

In this group, caregivers will practice supportive strategies for goal-setting, organization and meaningful communication—tools you can use every day.

Sign up today! https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Yz5pn55e7UyYpIqyj50MLRL2k7sg9sRKigvAFj8F99lUM0NTWktMRUlLRDU4T0VJWVkzREhZNkxQSi4u

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧: Thursdays, Jan. 29 to Mar. 5, 2026
𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 12:30–1:30 p.m.
𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: Zoom

Together, we can help teens build confidence and thrive.

Odessa Brown Children's Clinic is closed today in observance of New Year's Day. We will resume our regular business hour...
01/01/2026

Odessa Brown Children's Clinic is closed today in observance of New Year's Day. We will resume our regular business hours on Friday, January 2. Our Urgent Care clinics in Bellevue, Everett, Federal Way and Seattle and our Emergency Department are open. Urgent Care also offers video visits for patients with select symptoms in Washington state. In case of a medical or psychiatric emergency, call 911 or visit the nearest emergency department. To schedule an Urgent Care appointment, visit bit.ly/SeattleChildrensUrgentCare.

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3939 S Othello Street Suite 101
Seattle, WA
98118

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

+12069877210

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