Suquamish Tribe acquiring Kitsap OBGYN
Published 1:30 am Monday, November 17, 2025
The Suquamish Tribe is set to acquire Kitsap OBGYN at the start of the new year in efforts to expand health services for obstetric and gynecological care.
In 2026, healthcare services provided by Kitsap OBGYN will be open to both tribal and non-tribal members of the community, per a news release. Locations in Poulsbo and Silverdale will remain open and will continue with deliveries and surgeries at St. Michael Medical Center, as well as surgeries at Pacific Surgery Center. Kitsap OBGYN staff will fall under the Suquamish Tribe’s umbrella, joining over 450 staff members across tribal government.
“Kitsap County is often referred to as an ‘OBGYN desert’ with more demand than there are available providers,” said Amity Marriott, a doctor at Kitsap OBGYN. “I have seen estimates that one in four expectant mothers in Kitsap travel to King or Pierce counties for care. By becoming part of the Suquamish Tribe’s medical offerings, we are able to operate more efficiently and effectively, allowing us to focus on our patients.”
Both organizations are working to ensure as smooth a transition as possible, which includes having the tribe credential with the same insurance providers currently accepted by Kitsap OBGYN, the release says. The name of the medical practice will remain the same.
“When the tribe opened our Healing House in 2023, we filled a void for both tribal and non-tribal members seeking primary care in North Kitsap,” said Leonard Forsman, Chairman of the Suquamish Tribe. “Expanding our scope of services to include specialized care for women allows us to make progress toward our goal of improving the health of our tribal community, while also providing resources that will benefit the greater region.”
