Seattle Children's Hospital

Seattle Children’s regional clinics and administrative departments, including scheduling, are closed today in observance of Labor Day. We will resume our regular business hours on Tuesday, September 3.

Our Urgent Care clinics in Bellevue, Everett, Federal Way and Seattle are open. Please schedule an appointment before you arrive to ensure your child will get care. Urgent Care also offers video visits for patients with select symptoms in Washington state. In case of a medical emergency, call 911 or visit the Seattle Children’s Emergency Department.

To schedule an appointment, visit https://bit.ly/SeattleChildrensUrgentCare

Our Cancer and Blood Disorders Center provides seamless, coordinated care specific to our patients unique needs by bringing together a team of top experts in all disciplines. Join Seattle Children’s this to continue to provide . https://bit.ly/3XfLXKw

Did you know only 4-8.8% of federal cancer research funding goes to pediatric cancer research? That is why Run of Hope Seattle is fundraising to support Seattle Children’s cancer research. Join us on Sept. 22 at Seward Park for the Run of Hope and help us bring better cures to kids with cancer!
https://www.runofhopeseattle.org/Race/Info/WA/Seattle/RunofHopeSeattle

The Friends of Costco Guild celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Children’s Golf Classic with a weekend of excitement! Featuring 2,000 participants, countless sponsors, a performance by Eddie Vedder and a 10-course golf tournament, the event raised a blowout $15.6M for uncompensated care. Thank you, Friends of Costco Guild, for continuing to support hope, care and cures at Seattle Children's!

Seeley was enrolled in the trial and had a successful bone marrow transplant using her mother’s cells when she was 4 months old. Donate to Seattle Children’s to help us continue giving patients like Seeley a fighting chance.

Donate to Childhood Cancer Awareness Cancer is the #1 cause of disease-related death for children. Approximately one in every 257 children in the USA will be diagnosed with cancer before their 20th birthday. Yet less than 8% of federal funding for cancer research is directed toward pediatric cancer research. Our children deserve better...

Seattle Children's is excited to announce our Therapeutic Gaming Program has won Starlight Children's Foundation's Excellence in Innovation Award. We're grateful for the incredible work our therapeutic gaming specialists do to enhance patient experiences and improve outcomes! 🧡

Did you know that 25% of the blood supply is used by patients battling cancer? One in 285 children in America will be diagnosed with cancer before their 20th birthday, according to the American Childhood Cancer Organization, so many of these pediatric patients rely on blood donations to support their care and treatment. The most direct way to help them is to donate blood. Take action during this Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and schedule a blood donation appointment to give at Seattle Children’s Hospital on Monday, September 2nd. To sign up, call 1-800-398-7888 or visit https://www.bloodworksnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/redirectgroup.html?s=3210

August 26 is International Dog Day but we celebrate our volunteer therapy dogs year-round!

For some children, the stress of a hospital stay can be so overwhelming that medical treatment becomes extremely difficult. But a visit from a therapy dog gives many patients the energy and motivation they need to make progress and to experience joy, even in the midst of challenging circumstances. Seattle Children’s Animal-Assisted Activities program offers patients and families interactions with volunteer dogs and handlers.

Nia was born with bronchial stenosis, a narrowing of the right bronchial tube, that was so severe she couldn’t breathe effectively. Her needs were complex and required extensive coordination across many specialties. The team at Seattle Children’s Airway and Esophageal Center developed a transformative customized care plan for Nia and today she is thriving. Read Nia’s story here: https://bit.ly/472ChGu

“You would never know what she’s been through. She has a tiny scar and that’s all. Seattle Children’s is the best place ever. The whole care team was our family.” - Timothy Mauesby, whose daughter Nia struggled to breathe because she was born with an extremely narrow bronchial tube

Seattle Children’s Uses 3D Printing to Plan Complex Surgeries ... Today, with the help of a new multi-material 3D printer, Seattle Children’s surgeons and care teams are able to map out complex surgeries and practice intricate surgical techniques before ever entering the operating room. This custom care approach helps provide better, safer treatments.

It can be hard to watch your child struggle to make friends. While you can't make friends for them, you can practice social skills at home that may help them with their peers.

Kids Who Need a Little Help to Make Friends - Child Mind Institute Parents can't make friends for their kids, but you can help kids who are struggling to develop and practice key social skills.

Every year Seattle Children's patients and medical personnel have the opportunity to attend YMCA of Greater Seattle Camp Orkila thanks to the dedicated volunteer pilots with Angel Flight West. Angel Flight West has partnered with Seattle Children’s since 1999 to serve the needs of patients and bring them happy memories they will remember for a lifetime.

September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month. Join us Saturday, Sept. 7 for Metropolitan Seattle Sickle Cell Task Force 19th Annual Walk Run and Bike! This family event is intended to raise awareness and provide a sense of community regarding Sickle Cell Disease and Sickle Cell Trait. To register visit: https://seattlesicklecellwalk.org/

Thank you to those to came out and supported Seattle Children’s at the 37th annual Auction of Washington Wines! This year’s “grape” event raised $4.25 million with partial proceeds benefiting three areas at Seattle Children’s: Uncompensated care, Central and Eastern Washington Clinics and the Homelessness Prevention Fund.

Join us on Sept. 22 at 10 a.m. for Run of Hope Seattle hosted by the Run for Children’s Guild and Four Seasons Seattle to benefit pediatric cancer research.

Register a team or as an individual to join us in the 5K run, 3K walk or kids dash! https://bit.ly/3yToJk3

Seattle Children’s treats more babies, children, teens and young adults with leukemia and lymphoma than any other hospital in the Pacific Northwest. Our entire focus is on providing exceptional and compassionate care, novel therapies, and life-saving treatments for leukemia and lymphoma to achieve the best outcomes, grounded by our focus on family-centered care and health equity. https://bit.ly/3ScVTSb

Whether you have a child headed to preschool or kindergarten, or a tween or teen making the jump to middle or high school get tips to help milestone transitions go well for the whole family. https://bit.ly/4dJlWZK

Smooth Milestone Transitions for the New School Year Dr. Cora Collette Breuner from Seattle Children’s offers tips for transitioning back to school. Prepare for preschool, kindergarten, middle, and high school.

Help us congratulate this year’s Family Choice Award winners! Our winners were nominated by YOU and chosen for providing stellar family-centered care. Congrats to Jarrad Scarlett, MD, Kathleen Sie, MD, and Angela Wood, LMHC, ART, and the Seattle Children's Neurosurgery team.

Did you know you can access Seattle Children’s Fetal Care and Treatment Center services at Seattle Children’s Tri-Cities Clinic in Kennewick?

We strive to ensure you and your baby have access to holistic, compassionate care close to home by working with local healthcare providers to meet your family’s needs. We also offer telemedicine consultations.

New patients are welcome! To learn more, visit https://bit.ly/3Mg8twD

Seattle Children's Tri-Cities Clinic Locations information for Seattle Children's Tri-Cities Clinic. Location map, parking information, services and amenities and visitor information.

By using 3D printing, Seattle Children’s Airway and Esophageal Center team creates anatomical models that are unique to each patient, from tiny airways to squishy hearts. These models help prepare our surgeons for complex surgeries. Learn how by watching this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6cVYvBJNYgd4255f02365c, or read the full story here: https://www.seattlechildrens.org/wellness-and-health-news/3d-printing-train-international/

Seattle Children’s Uses 3D Printing to Plan Complex Surgeries Today, with the help of a new multi-material 3D printer, Seattle Children’s surgeons and care teams are able to map out complex surgeries and practice intric...

As a first time mom, Miracle turned to Seattle Children’s Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic (OBCC) for the care she and her child Samir needed. Samir was premature – born at 35 weeks – and weighed just 4 pounds when he left the hospital. He was jaundiced and struggled to latch to his mother’s breast, which made building his weight very difficult.

Miracle was quickly connected to OBCC’s lactation services for breastfeeding/chestfeeding care. She got support during Samir’s clinic visits and stayed in touch with a specialist via text.

In addition to the medical care Samir receives at OBCC, Miracle now realizes how much the team helped her cope with being a first-time mom.

“They were really attentive to me and taught me how to articulate my needs and regulate my emotions about everything that was going on,” Miracle says.

Giving to Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic (OBCC) helps families like Samir’s get the hope, care and cures they need in the heart of our community. With support from people like you, OBCC can continue providing quality care with dignity to children and families for another 50 years. Make a gift today.

From Patient to Mother: Two Generations of Care New mom finds support and care at OBCC. Learn how this clinic helped a preemie thrive.

Seattle Children's offers virtual urgent care for patients with select symptoms, making it easy to get expert pediatric care this summer from anywhere in Washington state. With back-to-school season approaching, enjoy peace of mind and access the care you need, wherever you are! 🧡🩺 https://bit.ly/4fSarRy

Seattle Children's Virtual Urgent Care Seattle Children’s offers telehealth video visits for minor illnesses and injuries through Virtual Urgent Care.

We are thankful for our friends at Hyundai Hope On Wheels for their support of Dr. Jay Sarthy’s research to improve treatment options for pediatric leukemia and lymphoma patients and for their ongoing support of pediatric research efforts at Seattle Children’s.

Now through August 27, you can support Seattle Children's Greatest Needs Fund at your local 7-Eleven by making at donation at the register or rounding up your purchase!

On Aug. 15, the UW Men's Soccer Team scored big by visiting patients at Seattle Children's and decorating shirts. Thank you for kicking up some smiles and brightening their day! ⚽

Seattle Children’s invites you and your family to Seattle Parks and Recreation Big Day of Play, a community event that is free of charge. Big Day of Play is an opportunity to celebrate the city’s diversity and encourage communities to have fun, build relationships and be active together.

There will be a vendor fair with valuable community and wellness resources, face painting, games, bouncy houses, live performances, food, a fun run and more! Be sure to visit the Seattle Children’s table for health and safety information and a nutrition activity. ☀️

The event is this Saturday, August 17 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Rainier Community Center Playfields, 3700 South Alaska Street, Seattle 98118 and virtually. To learn more, please visit https://bit.ly/4dp2zoS

Seattle Children's provides the best leukemia and lymphoma care for children in the Pacific Northwest. We leave no stone unturned in helping them beat their disease and thrive. https://bit.ly/3ScVTSb

Hunter Rose and Chef Ethan Stowell are cooking something special for September Childhood Cancer Awareness Month! Follow Seattle Children’s and Ethan Stowell Restaurants to get the first scoop on how you can make a difference this September! 🍝

In a recent segment of Helping Kids in Crisis with KOMO News which discusses the impact of social media on youth mental health. Yolanda Evans, MD, the division head of adolescent medicine at Seattle Children’s and an associate professor of pediatrics shares helpful tips on how parents can talk to their kids about what they see on social media and provides resources on how to set practical rules for devices.

Seattle teens navigate social media's impact with self-imposed limits, parental guidance In his advisory about youth mental health and social media, the U.S. Surgeon General said 95% of kids aged 13-17 are using social media.