What began with a single school-based health clinic (SBHC) at Tyee High School in 2006 has grown into a network of school-based health centers serving students across southern King County.
For nearly 20 years, HealthPoint's school-based health teams have worked alongside students, families, educators, and community partners to make care more accessible and support student well-being.
Through this work, our SBHCs have helped:
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Bringing quality health care directly to students, making care easier to access for youth and families.
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Supporting whole-person health through medical, behavioral health, and preventive services.
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Creating stronger futures by helping students stay healthy, engaged in learning, and connected to care.
"By partnering with and providing services in schools, we literally meet our patients and their families where they are," said Brianne Taylor, Clinical Director of School-Based Health Centers. "Our services are available without any out-of-pocket cost. Once registered, students can be seen in our clinics independently so families don't have to take time away from work to take their children to the doctor. Removing these barriers helps students receive the care they need, when they need it."
The impact of this work extends far beyond clinic walls. During the 2025-2026 school year alone, our SBHC teams provided thousands of medical and behavioral health visits, helping students stay healthy, connected to care, and ready to learn.
"Our work has created access to athletic fields, opened doors to college, and helped anxious students confidently navigate both everyday challenges and new experiences," said Katherine Gudgel, Director of Community Programs. "We are grateful to partner with educators and families to build strong foundations for bright futures for every student."
Naturopathic provider Mary Koehnke shared, “Practicing medicine in our School-Based Health Centers is such an honor. I love adolescent medicine because we get to watch our patients grow from children into young adults while becoming healthier and more confident along the way. Our students inspire me every day through their stories, strength, and resilience. Watching them grow enriches my life, and I am a better physician because of what my patients have taught me.”
As we celebrate two decades of school-based health care, we also look toward the future. This month marks the reopening of our Evergreen and Tyee School-Based Health Centers in the new Evergreen and Tyee high schools, that opened to students in 2025. These beautiful new spaces allow us to continue delivering high-quality, compassionate care in environments designed to support the needs of today's students.
This anniversary is a celebration of what we have accomplished together. It reflects the dedication of our providers and staff, the partnership of local school districts and community organizations, and the trust that students and families place in us every day.
Together, we have built trusted spaces where students can access care, strengthen their well-being, and reach their full potential. We are proud of the impact these health centers have made and look forward to continuing this work for generations of students to come.
Interested in learning more about HealthPoint's School-Based Health Centers? Students enrolled in participating schools can access medical, behavioral health, and preventive services at no out-of-pocket cost. Learn more about registration for our School-Based Health Centers here.
