Seattle Children's Olympia Clinic

09/13/2025

Light the city for the Storm ⚡

We’re proud to partner with the Seattle Storm and cheer them on in the playoffs!

09/12/2025

Baseball is more than a game — it’s about community, courage, and connection.

On September 9, the Seattle Mariners honored Emerson, a Seattle Children’s cancer patient, as part of MLB’s Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

Earlier this year, Emerson formed a special bond with Washington Husky Baseball player Julian Sanders through the Beads of Courage program. That bond came full circle when Emerson threw out the first pitch to Julian at T-Mobile Park. A moment of strength, joy, and community we’ll never forget.

09/12/2025

The In Concert for Cancer Annual Benefit Show may be sold out, but you can still make a difference by making a donation! Donations will benefit the Seattle Children’s Cancer Emergency Patient Fund. https://inconcertforcancer.org/

09/12/2025

Congratulations to Seattle Children's Hospital on being recognized as a Cavernous Malformation Center of Excellence!

This designation highlights their commitment to providing expert care for children and families impacted by CCM. We are thrilled to welcome them to our growing network of Centers of Excellence dedicated to improving outcomes and accelerating research.

You can find more information here: https://www.alliancetocure.org/home/for-patients/centers-of-excellence/seattle-childrens-hospital/

09/12/2025

If you decide to keep guns in the home, remember: teaching kids not to touch a firearm isn’t enough.

Children are naturally curious, and studies show that safety lessons alone don’t prevent accidents. What helps? Honest conversations + consistent safety rules:

➡️ Talk openly about fi****ms. Create space for questions and keep the dialogue ongoing.
➡️ Model safe behavior—never handle fi****ms casually or as a “joke.”
➡️ Combine conversations with action: store fi****ms unloaded, locked, and separate from ammunition.

Together, these steps help protect kids and teens from preventable injuries.
Learn more: https://www.seattlechildrens.org/health-safety/injury-prevention/gun-home-safety/

09/11/2025

From cancer survivor to mountain climber

Spencer marked 25 years since his groundbreaking treatment at Seattle Children’s with an unforgettable journey—climbing Mount Kilimanjaro during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

His goal was to raise $7,956 (one dollar for every meter of the climb). Thanks to overwhelming support, he surpassed it!

We are so grateful to Spencer and everyone who joined him in supporting pediatric cancer research. 💛 Together, we’re creating a brighter future for kids.
https://bit.ly/4nizMrb

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09/11/2025

When Alexis was just 2 months old, she began treatment at Seattle Children’s for Stage 4 cancer. Today, she’s 19, cancer-free and thriving.

Through our Cancer Survivor Program, kids, teens and young adults like Alexis receive personalized care and support long after treatment ends—helping them stay healthy well into adulthood.

“Today, I’m grappling with how to balance life as a cancer 'survivor' and a college student. Through my appointments and involvement with the Cancer Survivor Program, I have opportunities to share my story and connect with other people who understand situations like mine. My survivorship appointments and the connections I have with other patients have sparked my passion to be there for kids who may not know how to communicate their emotions in positive or productive ways.”

Learn more about the Cancer Survivor Program. https://www.seattlechildrens.org/clinics/cancer/services/cancer-survivor-program/

09/10/2025

On Sept. 9, Seattle Mariners Bullpen Coach Tony Arnerich, who has undergone two open-heart surgeries, visited patients at Seattle Children’s Heart Center. Thank you for uplifting our heart warriors, both on and off the field.

09/10/2025

💬 It’s important to ask. Have you checked in with your child or teen about thoughts of su***de?
Talking openly can save lives. Learn how to have this important conversation:
English: https://www.seattlechildrens.org/health-safety/mental-health-resources/preventing-su***de/
Español: https://www.seattlechildrens.org/health-safety/mental-health-resources/prevencion-de-suicidio/

09/10/2025

Ino and Seattle artist Victor Meléndez spent the day painting together, creating a piece that celebrates the Seattle Children’s care team and their relentless fight against childhood cancer.

Join us at Run of Hope on Sept. 21 to get your hands on this exclusive art piece! runofhopeseattle.org

09/10/2025

At Seattle Children’s, bold ideas and innovative research happen because of you. Without philanthropy and your generous support, exploring new frontiers in medicine wouldn’t be possible. Donate today! https://bit.ly/4oVO2Hd

09/09/2025

Thanks for visiting! 🧡

09/01/2025

𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 🎗️
Now more than ever, Seattle Children’s is focused on our mission: helping every child live their healthiest, happiest life possible. Join us this month to learn more about the impact of pediatric cancer and how you can help us continue to provide

08/31/2025

Drug overdose is a leading cause of injury death among children and young adults in our region. This Overdose Awareness Day, join Seattle Children’s in helping reduce overdoses among children and teens.

Learn what you can do to help teens in your life recognize the risks of experimenting with drugs: https://www.seattlechildrens.org/health-safety/injury-prevention/opioid-overdose-prevention/

08/28/2025

Wondering how you can help the children in your life thrive at school, both academically and personally?

Social-emotional learning helps children develop the social and emotional skills they need to manage strong feelings, make friends, and solve problems. And you can help them develop these skills at home, just by showing them how you use these skills yourself.

Learn more about how you can support your child’s social-emotional wellbeing:

With children going back to school, it is crucial parents and guardians support the mental and emotional well-being of youth as they continue to grow and learn. MHA recently hosted a webinar led by Mestisa Gass, program director for MHA of Hawaii, where she discussed the importance of social emotion...

08/15/2025

✏️ Yup, it’s that time of year again!

Time to start thinking about school. And your kids are starting to think about it, too. Help them get ready to start the year strong with these suggestions from ’s experts:

Co-directors of the Mood and Anxiety Program at Seattle Children’s offer ways parents and caregivers can help reduce worries in children as they head back to school.

08/14/2025

Help us bring a little comfort to families in need! Seattle Children’s inpatient families could really use your support – and you can make a BIG difference by donating everyday toiletries and basic needs. Our highest need items are toothpaste, pads/tampons, hairbrushes and combs.

These small essentials can help lighten the load for families spending long days at the hospital. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2X7C8B7AAYIZ2

08/14/2025

It’s common for children of any gender to experience body-image issues as they approach puberty. How can parents and caregivers help them navigate these feelings?

From offering healthy foods to limiting screen-time to thinking about what to say (and not to say) about children’s bodies, there are many ways adults can help kids build a healthy body image.

Get tips on this and other important topics in our latest issue of Good Growing:

Good Growing is a seasonal newsletter with child health and safety tips for parents.

08/09/2025

Laptop? ✅
Case ‘o Ramen? ✅
Problem-solving skills? 🤔

Starting college is one of the biggest transitions in a young person’s life. Getting in the right mental space is just as important as figuring out schedules and dining hall options for successfully managing this big moment.

Is there a new college student in your life? Help them prepare with these tips from the Child Mind Institute:

With depression and anxiety on the rise, college students need emotional problem solving skills to handle the challenges of a new social and academic environment. Here are skills to teach and practice before they leave home.

08/07/2025

There’s nothing quite like a Northwest summer! ☀️
Learn ways to enjoy the weather AND stay safe and healthy this summer—and get caught up what’s happening at Seattle Children's—with the latest issue of Healthy Tides, our newsletter for parents and caregivers:
https://mailchi.mp/seattlechildrens/healthy-tides-july2025

08/06/2025

Where there’s smoke, there’s fire. Maybe even wildfires! How can you keep yourself and your family healthy when the air gets smoky?

With the increase in temperatures and dry conditions, the concern for wildfires and smoke increases. Learn more about how to stay safe from wildfire smoke from UW Medicine:

Pediatrician Dr. Catherine Karr says parents should be mindful of protecting young children from exposure to wildfire smoke during times when air quality plu...

07/25/2025

Do you have a child with a disability who’s about to turn 18?
Have questions about how to prepare for their transition to adulthood?

Check out our virtual class for parents and caregivers of youth who will need ongoing support as adults.

➡️ 100% free
➡️ Watch on-demand
➡️ Recordings available in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese

This free, on-demand virtual class is for parents and caregivers of youth in their late teens who will need ongoing support as adults or help with decision-making, disability-related benefits and other services.

07/24/2025

🦟 zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz… ouch! 😖

Mosquito bites don’t just itch, they can cause disease, too!
Learn how you can protect your family from mosquito bites with these tips from the Pediatric Pandemic Network.

Mosquito-borne diseases are sicknesses caused by viruses or parasites that mosquitoes spread. When a mosquito bites someone, it can spread these germs and make the person sick.

07/17/2025

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐧 – 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬!

Everyone is at risk from the dangers of extreme heat, but these groups are more vulnerable than most. Ensure that your loved ones and neighbors are safe from the heat and remain Weather-Ready.