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WHAT'S NEW

Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
Seasonal influenza vaccine is now available in the Immunization Clinic. Information about vaccine types, recommendations, and billing is provided. Last updated: 11/19/09
Health Advisory: MRSA Infections
Hall Health has seen an increase in the number of students coming in with MRSA infections. Read how to recognize, treat, and prevent MRSA.
UW Student Insurance Offers Free HPV Vaccinations
Free HPV vaccinations are available to female students, spouses, and domestic partners who are covered by the UW Accident and Sickness Insurance Plan.
Free Blood Pressure Screening for Faculty and Staff
Hall Health Center, Employee Health Clinic, Room 8 (lower level)
Bike Lights and Helmets (and more) Available in the WRC!
As a way of promoting safe exercise, SHAQ is selling high-quality bike helmets and light sets at bargain prices.
Smoking Cessation Program
Want to try a new method for quitting smoking?

SAF

Urgent Need

Same-Day Care Information

If you have an urgent medical problem, please call the Patient Services Center at (206) 616-2495 to schedule a same day appointment. We will make every effort to schedule a visit for the day you call.

If you have an urgent mental health issue, please call (206) 583-1551 to reach an on-call professional in the mental health clinic. He or she will be available on a same day basis during regular business hours (9:00am - 4:30pm weekdays) to talk to patients in a crisis. Please advise us when you call that you need to be spoken with today. Also, leave your name, a phone number where you can be reached and your social security #. UW students are eligible for one crisis intervention visit at no charge.

Consulting Nurse Service

Hall Health offers consulting (triage) nurse services by phone for all UW students and established non-student patients of our clinic, accessible by calling one of the numbers below. For students only, the consulting nurses are also available on a walk-in basis until 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. Sorry, but we do not give phone advice or in person advice to members of the general public.

Primary Care Consulting Nurse (206) 221-2517

Family Health Consulting Nurse (206) 616-2368

Women’s Clinic Consulting Nurse (206) 685-1031

Usually, a nurse can speak to you right away, but there may be times when you will be asked to leave a number where you can be reached. It is our goal to respond to all calls within 60 minutes. If you are an established patient and have questions relating to a recent visit, please call the medical assistant directly.

After-Hours Needs

For urgent medical advice after hours, call the Nurse Consult Service (Harborview Medical Center) at 206-744-2500. A nurse will be able to advise you about your problem, make treatment suggestions, and arrange necessary consultation if you need to be seen on an emergency basis.

Medical Emergencies and Assistance for Emotional Distress

If you have a medical emergency, please call 911.

If you or someone else is experiencing emotional distress and need to speak with someone, you may also call:

King County Crisis Line (206) 461-3222
University of Washington Medical Center ER (206) 598-4000

Additional community services can be found by dialing 2-1-1 or visiting the 2-1-1 website.

Last updated: 10/07/08