Federal Way Public Health Center - King County, Washington
Family Planning • Federal Way, WA • Since 1951
About
- The page is the Public Health – Seattle & King County (PHSKC) profile, the public health department serving King County, WA (including Seattle). It is not a Federal Way-specific site. - Key facts: - Formed: 1951; Jurisdiction: King County, Washington; Serves ~2.3 million residents. - Government: Jointly managed by City of Seattle and King County. - Services highlighted: King County Medic One, overdose prevention/response, online restaurant inspections, emergency preparedness, sexual health services. - Budget/Staff: Annual budget around $318 million; ~486 employees (recent growth noted). - HQ: Seattle, WA; main address listed (HQ at 401 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104). - Leadership: Health Officer/Interim Director Sandra J. Valenciano, MD, MPH. - Note: The page lists a presence in the United Kingdom, which may be inaccurate or out of date; primary jurisdiction and services are King County, WA, including Seattle. - For Federal Way–specific public health needs, consider contacting King County Public Health directly or visiting the King County Public Health website for location-specific services, as the Federal Way Public Health Center is not shown on this page.
Clinic Type
Family Planning
Address
Federal Way Public Health Center, King County, Washington
Phone
General clinic: not listed explicitly; Teen Clinic contact: 206-477-6800 (for scheduling)
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Opening Hours
Specific hours: - Monday-Thursday: 9 am to 5:30 pm - Friday: 8 am to 5 pm ... Teen Clinic: walk-ins Wednesday, 1 pm to 5 pm; schedule by calling 206-477-6800 Mon-Fri outside walk-in hours.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Free or low cost services, No one is turned away due to inability to pay
Languages Spoken
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Pricing
FAQs
What health services are provided at this clinic?
We provide sexual and reproductive health care including birth control methods, HIV/STD testing, emergency contraception (Plan B), pregnancy tests, pap tests, and preventative exams. All services are confidential and free or low cost.
Are services available to teens?
Yes. The Teen Clinic provides sexual and reproductive health care for patients 20 years old and under, with walk-in hours on Wednesdays from 1 pm to 5 pm; appointments can also be scheduled by calling 206-477-6800.
Are services free if I can't afford to pay?
All services are confidential and free to low cost; no one is turned away because they can't afford to pay.
How can I find out if I’m eligible for health insurance?
There is health insurance enrollment information indicating you may be eligible for free health insurance or plans through Washington Healthplanfinder; visit the health insurance website for more information.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- localitybiz.com: ★★★★★ (multiple positive reviews) and ★☆☆☆☆ (several negative reviews) (not stated)
- Yelp: not provided in the snippet (not provided in the snippet)
- Loc8NearMe: not provided in the snippet (not provided in the snippet)
Patients praise
- Caring, professional, and helpful staff (especially family planning/sexual health visits)
- Reasonable or not-too-long wait times when making an appointment
- Doctors and staff described as nice and supportive
Common complaints
- Disorganization and unprofessional/ineffective communication related to appointments (reported for the WIC office)
- Longer waits than expected (being early leading to being seen late)
- Frustration with administrative/check processes (unable to find specific food items per check instructions)
""This place is awesome. The family planning center staff are so nice and understanding.""
— localitybiz.com review snippet""I visited the Family planning center today and the staff were professional, patient and very helpful... Not a long wait time as I made an appointment.""
— localitybiz.com review snippet""This rating is for the WIC office... I've been twice that I have to call to confirm my in person appointment... 'oh yeah there's some notes here but I don't know'... Super unprofessional and disorganized!!""
— localitybiz.com review snippetSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Federal Way’s sharps disposal container is closed | Federal Way Mirror — May 15, 2026
- Wellness fair focuses on TB and housing for Pacific Islanders | Federal Way Mirror — Apr 2, 2026
- Valley Cities receives federal certification | Federal Way Mirror — Jul 3, 2026
- Federal Way hosts annual Senior Health and Resource Fair | Photos | Federal Way Mirror — May 28, 2026
- Harrell Critiques King County Health Department's Effectiveness — Oct 16, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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