Connection
Seattle Children's serves the largest geographic area of any children's hospital in the U.S. Our care branches across the Pacific Northwest, bringing life-saving treatments and hope closer to home for families. See how your gifts ensure every child receives the best care, no matter their ZIP code.
Expanding Hope, Care and Cure Throughout the Pacific Northwest
We’re honored to introduce this edition of Connection magazine, focused on celebrating the breadth of patients and families we serve across the largest geographic service area of any children’s hospital in the United States.
While our roots began in Seattle, our branches of care now extend throughout the Pacific Northwest — and our pediatric research discoveries circle the entire globe.
Seattle Children’s has long been a beacon of hope for families across the region. With the ongoing expansion of our regional clinics and partnerships, we continue to bridge the gap between specialized pediatric healthcare and care delivered in communities where children play and go to school.
In this edition, we highlight the stories of resilience and transformation made possible by our presence beyond Seattle — stories of children receiving lifesaving treatments closer to where they live, families experiencing improved access to critical care and providers who are passionately advancing our mission across the region. We also highlight some of the donors who champion our mission for kids today and generations to come.
This issue also showcases the innovative approaches that are driving programmatic and capital expansions, strategic collaborations with local healthcare providers and community partners, and the dedicated teams that make it all possible. Through these efforts, we are ensuring that every child, regardless of ZIP code, receives the best care possible.
We invite you to explore this edition and celebrate the dedication, innovation and compassion fueling Seattle Children’s regional growth. Thank you for your ongoing support and being part of the journey to improve children’s health everywhere.
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Jamie Phillips President |
Dondi Cupp Senior Vice President |
Extending our Branches of Care Throughout the Pacific Northwest
Seattle Children's extends its specialized pediatric care across the largest geographic service area of any children’s hospital in the United States, reaching families in their own communities. Our innovative research has a global impact, and the generous support of donors like you is vital in advancing their mission.
Your Generosity Beats Strong for Young Hearts Like Shirley’s
Imagine hearing, ”There's something wrong with your baby's heart,“ at your 20-week ultrasound. That was the reality for Brianna and Joseph. Their journey led them to Seattle Children's, where their daughter, Shirley, received life-saving surgery for a rare heart defect.
Focus on the Future: A Nursing Workforce Like No Other
Washington state faces a significant nursing shortage, but Seattle Children's is proactively building the future of pediatric nursing. Discover how their innovative programs, including an immersive Nurse Camp for high schoolers and a unique clinical rotation partnership with Heritage University, are inspiring and training the next generation of caregivers.
Bringing Science Inspiration to Kids Across Washington
At Seattle Children's, we believe in igniting curiosity! That's why we launched the Science Adventure Lab, the Pacific Northwest's first mobile science lab, bringing hands-on learning to over 90,000 students. Now, with our new Science Inspiration Lab, we're reaching even more kids, especially in rural areas. We're fostering the next generation of scientists and healthcare professionals, making world-class science education accessible to all, and it's all possible thanks to generous community support.
For over a century, Seattle Children's has tackled impossible challenges with unwavering resolve.
Despite scarcer funding for pediatric research, our pursuit of cures and better treatments for kids remains relentless.
With community support for the Research Discovery Fund, we can continue to innovate, accelerate medical breakthroughs, and support promising young scientists.
Thank you for empowering us to transform children's lives and for fighting alongside us for their health now and in the future.
Learn more about research and how you can get involved today.
On the Scene
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“For families outside Western Washington, traveling back and forth to Seattle Children’s can come with transportation headaches, missed school, extended time off work and the risk of losing their job or their home. Regional clinics like Seattle Children’s Tri-Cities Clinic bring expert care directly to kids where they live. McKinstry is proud to help expand access to care for kids throughout Central and Eastern Washington.”
— Dean Allen
Seattle Children's Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic (OBCC) has opened its new Central District location at 1711 S Jackson St. This facility offers autism evaluations; speech and nutrition services; and mental and behavioral health therapy, continuing generations of expert care. Expanded services are anticipated in early 2026. Welcome back to OBCC Central District!
Thank you for helping every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible – today, tomorrow and always.