Last Saturday, the Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic (OBCC) celebrated the grand opening of its new Central District facility at 18th and Jackson with a lively homecoming event, marking a return to its neighborhood roots. The outdoor celebration drew supporters, physicians, city leaders, professional athletes, families, and children, all enjoying music, food, mascots, and surprises in a festive atmosphere.
Dr. Shaquita Bell, OBCC’s senior medical director, said the overwhelming turnout reflects the deep connection the clinic has fostered for decades.
“We are out here in the Central District, celebrating the reopening of the Central District Odessa Brown Clinic, and we could not be more thrilled,” Bell said. “There are hundreds of people, lots of kids, lots of adults, a couple of Seahawks players, a lot of really, really wonderful community members and legends and politicians and everybody. It’s really wonderful to see everybody out here supporting the opening of this clinic. And I think it’s just such a reflection of what Odessa Brown means to Seattle and to the Central District. It shows that community ties is still here and meaningful connections, we’re all here in person.”…