About Odessa Brown Children's Clinic

Seattle Children's Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic (OBCC) is named for Odessa Brown, a Black woman who fought to bring quality healthcare with dignity to children in Seattle’s Central District. For more than 50 years, we have helped to fulfill her vision and become a medical home for our families and so much more.

About

When OBCC first opened in 1970, just 1 doctor delivered on Odessa Brown’s dream. For more than 50 years, we have helped to fulfill her vision and become a medical home for our families and so much more.

OBCC News and Articles

OBCC is regularly featured in regional and national publications on a variety of topics.

Community Connections

OBCC’s Governance Council provides strategic leadership of the clinic to achieve equity, diversity and inclusion priorities. The Friends of OBCC Guild is an all-volunteer organization supporting the children and families receiving care at OBCC as well as the staff of OBCC.

Community Measurement and Innovation Hub

OBCC’s Community Innovation Hub builds community partnerships to continue providing the best care possible to patients and their families.

2025 Annual Accountability Report

Read about Odessa Brown Children's Clinic (OBCC) progress and growth over the past year in the clinic's recently release Annual Accountability Report.

Donate to OBCC

Make a donation to Odessa Brown Children's Clinic.

Friends of OBCC Guild

Friends of OBCC Guild helps meet the needs of patients, regardless of their family’s ability to pay.

About OBCC

We offer a welcoming environment to infants, children, teens and young adults that addresses all of your child’s needs and advocates for their health and well-being.

Our team of expert, caring professionals reflects the diverse community we serve. We provide medical, dental, behavioral health, nutrition and fitness services to infants, children, teens and young adults, regardless of your family’s ability to pay. But we don’t just treat illnesses, we help prevent them by ensuring patients and their families have the care and resources they need to be healthy. In short, we aim to create the healthiest generation of children ever.

We offer services at two locations: OBCC Othello and OBCC Central District. To reach patients where they are, we also have clinics in 3 neighborhood schools.

Our Mission

Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic is an enduring community partner with a dedication to promoting quality pediatric care, family advocacy, health collaboration, mentoring and education in a culturally relevant context.

Our Legacy

Odessa Brown was born in Arkansas in 1920. During the Great Depression, Brown moved to Chicago and had difficulty getting the care she needed when she experienced health problems. She was turned away at 1 Chicago area hospital. 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 movement, Brown became a community organizer in Seattle while also raising her 4 children. She fought to bring quality healthcare with dignity to children in the Central District. Brown died of leukemia in 1969 at age 49. When the new children's clinic opened the next year, a thankful community named it in her honor.

OBCC News and Timely Updates

New Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic Expansion Strengthens Access to Medical and Trauma-Informed Care for Central District Families

Odessa Brown Children's Clinic (OBCC) in Seattle’s Central District launched new and expanded medical and trauma-informed wraparound services for babies, children and teens in the community, regardless of a family’s ability to pay.

OBCC Timely Updates

OBCC CENTRAL DISTRICT CLINIC NOW OPEN

Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic (OBCC) Central District is now open, offering expanded medical and behavioral health services, including primary care, immunizations, dermatology, lab services and the Community Advocacy Restorative Education (CARE) Clinic for youth impacted by trauma. Located at 1711 S Jackson St. in Seattle. Learn more about services at both OBCC locations.

A message to our patients

We believe that the diversity of our patients, their families and our staff is our greatest strength. We want you to know that our clinics will continue to be a healing space for all of our patients. We remain committed to providing everyone with a healthcare home, regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, insurance status or immigration status.

Sincerely,
Your Odessa Brown Children's Clinic team