University Health Services-Tang Center has several types of clinics
tailored to meet the needs of busy Cal students. When you call to schedule
an appointment for medical care at the Tang Center, please be prepared
to describe the nature of your problem. You will be directed to the
clinic that best matches your needs. This can mean you may be transferred
to speak with an Advice Nurse, directed to Urgent Care, advised to come
to a drop-in clinic, or scheduled for a same-day or future appointment.
| Advice Nurse |
If you are unsure whether you need an appointment or need self-care
advice, call (510) 643-7197 to speak with the Advice Nurse during
regular business hours.
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Appointments:
you do not need an appointment for these specific services |
- TB testing is provided on a drop-in basis. See Tang
Center Hours for times.
- Pregnancy testing
- Urgent Care: for urgent problems, you can call (510) 643-7197
to speak with the Advice Nurse (during regular business hours)
or come directly to Urgent Care
to speak to a Triage Nurse in person.
- Flu
Clinic
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Appointments:
need to see a clinician |
- Call (510) 642-2000. Be ready with your SID number or UHS Gold
Card and your calendar!
- Your first appointment at Tang:
At your first appointment you will receive a Medical Record
card known as your "Gold
Card," which you need to keep and use as your University
Health Services identification. Also see How
to Make the Most of your UHS Visit.
- For urgent problems:
For urgent problems, you can call (510) 643-7197 to speak with
the Advice Nurse (during regular business hours) or come directly
to Urgent Care to speak to a
Triage Nurse in person.
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Appointments:
with a referral from a UHS clinician
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- Referrals to the nutritionist:
Call (510) 642-2000 to make an appointment.
- Referrals to Physical
Therapy:
Call (510) 642-0607 or come to Physical Therapy, 3rd floor of
Tang Center.
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Appointments:
with a specialist |
With a referral from your UHS primary
care clinician, the Tang Center offers the services of specialist
physicians in ten areas: Dermatology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology,
General Surgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Otolaryngology (ENT),
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Pulmonary and Urology.
- Referral required from UHS clinician
- Call (510) 643-7177 (or come to the Specialty Clinic appointment
desk, located on the first floor) to schedule an appointment.
- There are fees for these visits.
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Appointments:
self-referral for travel
clinic and immunizations
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Travel and immunization services are available to
the campus communuity on a fee-for-service.
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Appointments:
health education |
Health educators work in a confidential setting to assist students
with learning about self-care and healthy lifestyle choices. Topics
include but are not limited to stress management, lack of concentration,
short term sleep problems, head/body aches, test anxiety and sexuality
problems.
- Call (510) 642-2000 to schedule an appointment.
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Appointments:
sexual health education |
Trained peer educators are available to talk about safer sex and how to make
it fun, birth control and emergency contraception, sexual communication and decision-making,
and more. Individuals and couples welcome.
- Call (510) 642-2000 to schedule an appointment.
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| If you need to: |
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Check when/where your appointment is scheduled
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If you can't remember the day and time of your appointment,
call (510) 642-2000 for most types of appointments or (510) 643-7177
if you know the appointment is with a specialist. |
| Cancel an appointment |
Call (510) 643-7033, 24 hours a day, to cancel an appointment.
You must cancel at least 24 hours in advance or you will be billed
a Late Cancellation Fee.
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| Request a specific clinician |
You can request a specific clinician if you have someone in mind,
or you can explain your need or problem when making an appointment.
We will make every effort to schedule you with an appropriate
clinician at the earliest possible date.
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| Crisis/emergency |
For life-threatening emergency, call 911.
See Emergency and Crisis
for specific emergency and/or crisis situations, what to do and
referrals.
When Tang is closed, check the resources provided in Emergency
and Crisis or you may call After Hours Assistance at (510)
643-7197 for referrals.
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| Eligibility |
All registered students are eligible to receive care
at University Health Services Tang Center, regardless of type of
health insurance coverage. Your registration fees cover the cost
of most primary care visits; however, there are fees for procedures,
lab tests, x-rays and medications if they are indicated. See Fees
for Medical Care for more information. |
| Fees |
See Fees
for Medical Care. |
| Hours |
See Tang Center
Hours. |
| Staff |
See Meet the
Clinical Staff. |
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