The Suquamish Tribe to acquire Kitsap OBGYN in January 2026. 

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The Suquamish Tribe to acquire Kitsap OBGYN in January 2026. 

Suquamish, Wash. — The Suquamish Tribe and Kitsap OBGYN are pleased to announce that they are joining forces in the new year. This partnership allows Kitsap OBGYN to offer the same level of health services that women in the region depend on for obstetric and gynecological care.  

“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.” 

For the Suquamish Tribe, acquiring the practice makes sense both practically and fundamentally.  

“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.”  

Both organizations are working behind the scenes to ensure as smooth of a transition as possible, which includes having the tribe credential with the same insurance providers currently accepted by Kitsap OBGYN. And as fortune would have it, the name of the medical practice will remain the same — Chief Kitsap was one of the tribe’s great leaders from the 19th century. 

“We will continue to offer compassionate and personalized medical care for women,” said Marriott. “The only difference will be that we will be offering this level of care with the support of the Suquamish Tribe. We are honored that the tribe recognizes the importance of our work and is helping us maintain our high standard of excellence.”  

 

WHAT HAPPENS IN 2026?  

  • Healthcare services provided by Kitsap OBGYN will be open to both tribal and non-tribal members of the community.   
  • Kitsap OBGYN locations in Poulsbo and Silverdale will remain open and will continue with deliveries and surgeries at St. Michaels Medical Center, as well as surgeries at Pacific Surgery Center.   
  • Kitsap OBGYN staff will fall under the Suquamish Tribe’s umbrella, joining the 450+ staff members across tribal government.