Planned Parenthood Oak Harbor Clinic Closing December 31, Services Move

Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest said on December 12 that the Oak Harbor clinic serving Whidbey Island will close permanently on December 31, 2025. The affiliate pointed to a combination of state and federal funding cuts and changes to family planning program eligibility that have reduced patient volumes and revenue, making it financially unsustainable to keep the smaller clinic open after 26 years of service.

The Oak Harbor site at 3159 N. Goldie Road serves roughly 1,071 patients. Staff are working to refer and transition those patients to Planned Parenthood centers in Mount Vernon, Marysville, Everett and Lynnwood, and to expand telehealth options where possible. Services that were available locally included contraception, well woman exams, sexually transmitted infection testing and prevention services, cancer screenings and education programs. The clinic did not provide abortion services locally, but it had offered referrals.

Local health partners warn that community clinics will likely see increased demand once the Oak Harbor clinic closes. For many Island County residents, particularly those without regular transportation, reliable public transit or flexible work schedules, the closure will increase travel time and cost to reach mainland clinics. Delays in routine preventive care such as cervical cancer screening and STI testing can have public health consequences and may widen health disparities for low income patients and young people.

Island County officials and health providers now face the task of coordinating care transfers and expanding capacity at community health centers. Planned Parenthood staff are arranging referrals and telehealth options to try to maintain continuity of care, but patients who need in person procedures or testing may need to travel off island. Residents should contact their existing providers promptly to confirm appointments and learn about telehealth availability.

The closure underscores broader pressures on reproductive and preventive health services when funding streams change. As the end of December approaches, Island County clinics and public health agencies will be watching demand and working to fill gaps in services for the affected patients.