Stories

Doors to Care Open for a Cancer Survivor
A bout with cancer taught 66-year-old Sandy many lessons. One of the least pleasant: People without insurance are sometimes treated as second-class citizens.  Read more.

A new smile for Elio
Elio's dental problems weren't only painful-they embarrassed him. He wanted to have healthy teeth before he started kindergarten. Read more.

"Like cures like" in a naturopathic success story
We offer alternative medical services like naturopathic medicine, acupuncture, and nutrition counseling for a variety of reasons: Because our patients want them. Because they are often culturally appropriate. And, most important, because they work.  Read more.

Coming home to HealthPoint
Having a health care home is more than a nice idea-studies show that people who have one are healthier than people who don't. At HealthPoint, we provide a health care home for King County residents who might not otherwise have one.  Read more.

All in the family
With no health insurance, the 54-year-old southwest Seattle resident figured she had little choice but to bite the bullet and "suffer through it." That was three years ago. Read more.