Expanding Care Options Across the Puget Sound Region

Increasing capacity at Capitol Hill Medical Center

By the end of 2027, Kaiser Permanente plans to further expand the hospital at Capitol Hill Medical Center, 201 16th Ave. E., with an additional 25 inpatient beds.

The expansion will bring hospital bed capacity from 18 to 43, including telemetry, medical–surgical, and intensive care unit beds.

"As our flagship campus and largest regional hub for care, the Capitol Hill Medical Center plays a vital role in caring for patients throughout Puget Sound," said Cynthia Dold, regional president of Kaiser Permanente Washington. "By expanding our hospital and enhancing our capabilities, we’re making it possible for more members who need hospital-based care to receive that at Kaiser Permanente — as we say: the right care, in the right place, at the right time.”

The investment strengthens a critical part of Kaiser Permanente's integrated care and coverage network serving Seattle and the surrounding region.

Dold also announced that Kaiser Permanente would evaluate options to bring both urgent and emergency care to members in Seattle. "We've heard clearly from our members that having urgent and emergency care options at Kaiser Permanente locations in Seattle is important to them. As we plan for the future, we're thoughtfully evaluating opportunities to expand primary, urgent, and emergency access and ensure we continue meeting the needs of the members and communities we serve," Dold said.

New urgent care coming to Everett

To address a significant access need in the north Puget Sound region, Kaiser Permanente plans to open a new urgent care department in 2027 within its Everett Medical Center at 2929 Pine St.

With extended hours and treatment for a wide range of illnesses and injuries, the urgent care unit will expand care access in Snohomish County while complementing the broader range of care and services available at the medical center, including primary care, more than 20 specialty care departments, pharmacy, and advanced imaging.

"We're pleased to deepen our commitment to the Everett community with this expansion. Everett has experienced tremendous growth in recent years, and we've heard clearly from our members and the community that greater access to urgent care close to home is needed,” said Dold. “Together, these investments reflect Kaiser Permanente's ongoing commitment to strengthening access to care, enhancing the patient experience, and building a health care organization that can meet the needs of the communities it serves today and into the future.

About Kaiser Permanente

Kaiser Permanente is committed to helping shape the future of health care. We are recognized as one of America’s leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans. Founded in 1945, Kaiser Permanente has a mission to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. We currently serve 12.9 million members in 9 states and the District of Columbia. Care for members and patients is focused on their total health and guided by their personal Permanente Medical Group physicians, specialists, and team of caregivers. Our expert and caring medical teams are empowered and supported by industry-leading technology advances and tools for health promotion, disease prevention, state-of-the-art care delivery, and world-class chronic disease management. Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education, and the support of community health.