Odessa Brown Children's Clinic
Seattle Children's Hospital Research Foundation
Odessa Brown Children's Clinic, located in Seattle's Central District, provides medical, dental and mental health care under one roof to all families regardless of their ability to pay.
 
Since 1970, we have been the health care home for families who seek the highest quality care in an atmosphere of warmth, acceptance and respect. From generation to generation, we have helped kids grow into adulthood with healthy minds and bodies.

As passionate advocates for our multicultural families, we help them find a voice and a place in the world. As a constant, caring resource in our community, we bring people together to learn from and enrich each other's lives. 

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.



Odessa Brown Children's Clinic is a community clinic of Seattle Children's Hospital.



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Seasonal flu and H1N1 vaccines are not

 currently available at OBCC. We hope to get

 more vaccine soon, but we do not know

 exactly when this will happen.  H1N1 flu 

vaccine is available for OBCC patients at Seattle

 Children's Hospital.  Your child must have 

been seen at OBCC or another Children's

 Hospital clinic within the past year.The flu clinic

 is located near the gift shop at the Giraffe 

entrance. Hoursare 7:30am-4pm, Monday-

Friday. No 

appointment necessary.






   

 Fall Fitness & Cooking Opportunities for OBCC 

Patients!

·        WHAT:     Strong Kids and Strong Teens

18 week programs at the YMCA for children and parents combining nutrition guidance and physical activity to help overweight youth develop healthy lifestyles.  This is a partnership between the YMCA and Seattle Children’s Hospital.

 

           WHERE and WHEN: 

            Strong Kids (8-11 year olds)

Meredith Matthews YMCA – 23rd near Madison
 
                    October 20- February

                        Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-7:30pm

            Fauntleroy/ West Seattle YMCA                                               

                        September 28- January 27

                        Mondays and Thursdays, 6-7:30pm

            Auburn Valley YMCA

                        October 5- February 3

                        Mondays 6:30-8pm and Saturdays, 9:30-11am

Strong Teens (12-14 year olds)

            Auburn Valley YMCA

                        October 6- February 4

                        Tuesdays pm and Saturdays am

            University YMCA

                        January 2010

                        Mondays and Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm

        HOW:  Referral needed from a medical provider (call your child’s doctor or call OBCC  
        Nutritionist Linda Murtfeldt at (206)-987-7223 or Caren Goldenberg at (206) 987-7208.

 

 

  • WHAT:   Swimming Lessons for OBCC Patients

½ hour swimming lessons with other OBCC patients, led by professional instructors.  Ages 4-18

WHERE:  Medgar Evers Pool, 500 23rd Ave in Seattle

WHEN:  Fridays, 5:30 or 6:00 pm (family swim afterwards). 10 week session begins October 9.

HOW:  Call Linda (206-987-7223) to sign up.  50% scholarship available for those who qualify.

 

 

  • WHAT:  Community Kitchen

 Learn how to make healthy and delicious recipes.  Prepare and then take home 3 meals. Ages 7 and older with a parent or guardian.  Led by Linda Murtfeldt, OBCC Nutritionist.

       WHERE:  Garfield Community Center Kitchen

       WHEN:  Friday, October 16     5:15-7:15pm

        HOW:  Call Linda at 206-987-7223 to sign up.  Space is limited to 4 families.

 

 

  • WHAT:  Family Cooking Class

FREE four session class designed to teach healthy nutrition and cooking skills.  Kids aged 6-18 with a parent.

WHERE: OBCC upstairs conference room

WHEN: Thursdays, 5:30-7:30pm.        October 22-Nov 12 (you must attend all 4 classes)

            HOW: Call Linda to sign up……206-987-7223.  Limited to 8 families.

 

 

  • WHAT:  Youth and Fitness with the Austin Foundation

The Austin Foundation provides kids ages 6-20 with a FREE sampling of different forms of physical activity and components of a healthy life, including a healthy diet and a healthy mind.

    WHERE:  Garfield Community Center

     WHEN:  Saturdays, 2:00-4:30pm

     HOW:  Call Ajene Robertson at (206) 381-1841, ext.3

 

 

  • WHAT:  Rainier Valley Rowing

Rowing and water safety lessons.  In addition to teaching participants to row, instructors provide strong mentorship, advocacy, and assistance for helping students to overcome some of the most common barriers to participation. Snacks and transportation provided.  Fees are on a sliding scale and no one is turned away for lack of ability to pay.

      WHERE:  Mt. Baker Rowing and Sailing Center (transportation from local community centers provided)

       WHEN:  Two month season in fall, plus longer spring season

       HOW:  Register online at www.raniervalleyrowing.org , or call Linda at OBCC at 206-987-7223

 

 

  • WHAT:  Girl Power – Harmony Arts at the Samarya Center

      Yoga & Kung Fu, plus empowerment and respect, for girls ages 9-16 years 
         old.         Scholarships available.

            WHERE: 1806 East Yesler Way

             HOW: Contact:  206-229-7582 or Tristan@harmonyarts.us 
            or 
www.harmonyarts.us

 

 

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