 Covington is also a regional medical hub for southeast King County with MultiCare Health Systems and Valley Medical Center having a large presence in Covington, along with numerous professional service providers like dentists, chiropractors, specialty medicine, and more.In 2011, the city's medical services were expanded when MultiCare Health System built a standalone Emergency Department in the same campus as their Medical Center and Urgent Care off of State Route 516 and SE Wax Rd.In January 2018, Covington's first hospital (belonging to MultiCare) opened.