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Public Health
Seattle & King County
401 5th Ave., Suite 1300
Seattle, WA 98104

Phone: 206-296-4600
TTY Relay: 711

Toll-free: 800-325-6165

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Alder Square Public Health Center in Kent

Alder Square Public Health Center 1404 Central Ave S., Suites 101 & 112
Kent, WA 98032 [ MAP ]
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Personal Health Services:
Phone: 206-296-4500
Fax: 206-205-1488
(for PHN Referrals and Administration)

Fax: 206-205-5499 (for Medical Records and WIC)

Hours: Open Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM


Environmental Health Services:
Phone: 206-296-4708
Fax: 206-296-0163

Hours: Open Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Personal Health Services, 206-296-4500


Application Worker
Public Health Application Workers can assist you over the phone or in person with filling out a medical application or a form.

A list of Application Workers available in King County

Child Protective Services (CPS) Project
Provides Public Health Nurse services to families referred by CPS.

Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN)
Assist in planning and obtaining medical care and other resources for the child with a disability or a condition that may prevent normal growth and development.

Emergency Contraception (through the Kent DSHS Community Service Office)
Home Visits
Public Health Nurse visits are available to pregnant women, mothers with new babies and young children and families with health or parenting concerns. Services include health assessment, education and counseling and referral. Interpreters are available. Medical social workers are available on a limited basis.
Interpreter Services
Interpreter services are available to limited or non-English speaking clients by appointment for public health services.

Maternity Support Services
MSS helps pregnant women find health insurance, local doctors or midwives and other community resources to support a healthy pregnancy. Individualized education and counseling services for women and their partners before and after birth. Provided in our clinic by a team of public health nurse, nutritionist and social worker.

Maternity Screening
Office visit with a nurse to verify pregnancy, determine medical risk and financial status, and refer to appropriate prenatal services, including to DSHS for medical coupons, health care provider for maternity care, appropriate site for maternity support services and WIC Supplemental Food Program.

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Counseling
Counseling, education, referral and support for families by a Public Health Nurse (PHN).

Women, Infants and Children Nutrition Program (WIC)
WIC is a supplemental food program for women who are pregnant or breast feeding, infants and children.

Environmental Health Services, 206-296-4708


Food Protection and Restaurant Inspection
Food Protection Program aims to promote healthy people and healthy communities through education and regulation of food service establishments.
Meat cutter's license
The Seattle-King County Meat, Poultry, Rabbit and Aquatic Foods (MPRAF) codes require all individuals working in the MPRAF industry (although not deli workers) obtain additional personal occupational licenses.
Swimming Pool and Spa Inspections
Public Health conducts routine, follow-up and compliant inspections at public swimming pools and spas in King County.
Notice of Privacy Practices
This notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information. Please review it carefully.

see also
Free or low-cost health insurance
For Washington State residents, find out if you qualify for free or low cost health insurance through the Washington State Basic Health Plan or Medicaid.

Breast and cervical health
Learn how to get a free breast and cervical cancer screening for low-income women in Washington State.

Breastfeeding resources in King County
Detailed fact sheets on breastfeeding methods, a listing of lactation clinics and breast pump rental stations in King County.

Tobacco prevention
Learn about Public Health's efforts to promote King County businesses to be smoke-free.

Travel clinics
A Public Health travel clinic nurse provides information and emphasizes the best ways to prevent travel-related illnesses as well as provides the recommended vaccinations for your travel itinerary.