August 28, 2018 news release from Public Health – Seattle & King County:

Seattle/King County Clinic is a volunteer-driven free clinic for people who struggle to access and/or afford healthcare that occurs for four days each year in KeyArena at Seattle Center. Tickets are distributed each day on a first-come, first-served basis, for people seeking dental, vision and/or medical care. The next Clinic will be September 20 – 23, 2018.

All are welcome regardless of income, insurance, or immigration status. Patients will not be asked for documentation of any type.  All services are FREE:

• Dental: fillings, extractions, x-rays, deep cleanings
• Vision: vision screening, complete eye exams, reading glasses and prescription eyeglasses. Bring a current eyeglass prescription (no older than one year) to skip exam and just get eyeglasses.
• Medical: physical exams, lab tests, mammograms, x-rays, ultrasounds, EKGs, immunizations, and more
• Resources: social work, help with health insurance, and more

More information (flyers available in multiple languages):

• https://seattlecenter.org/patients/
• Email: SKCClinic@seattlecenter.org
• Phone: 206.684.7200

How it works:

• No advance registration: first-come, first-served
• Get a ticket in the tent on Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center (Corner of 2nd Ave N. & Thomas St.)
• 12:30 AM: tent opens for shelter (not required to be there at that time)
• 5:00 AM: tickets distributed (one ticket per person, ticket is only good for that day)
• 6:30 AM: patients enter the Clinic in KeyArena in order of the number on ticket
• Highest demand for tickets on Saturday & Sunday
• Interpreters available
• Free parking – 1st Ave Garage (220 1st Ave N) or Mercer St. Garage (650 3rd Ave N)
• Cannot get both dental and vision care on the same day
• May attend the Clinic for multiple days, but must go through the ticket process each day

How should patients prepare?

• Come prepared for a long day with food, comfortable clothing and any daily medications
• DO NOT fast for lab tests.
• No pets except service animals. Pet sitting is available.

Click the button below to visit the Seattle/King County Clinic website for more information and for flyers available in a variety of languages.

Seattle/King County Clinic Website