Welcome to University Health Services/Tang Center and SHIP!
Students can use UHS medical clinics just as they would a doctor’s office. In fact, you are encouraged to choose a clinician who will serve as your primary care provider for the duration of your time at Berkeley. The facility is fully accredited, staffed by licensed and/or board-certified physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, psychiatrists, counselors and health educators.
UHS features include:
- Urgent Care Clinic
- Comprehensive counseling center staffed by psychiatrists, psychologists and licensed therapists
- Health promotion unit offering a variety of programs to keep students healthy and safe
- Team approach incorporating medical care, counseling and health education
- On-site pharmacy, lab, x-ray and physical therapy departments
For more information about UHS and the Tang Center, see Student Services A-Z
Useful Things to Know about UC SHIP
- You will be enrolled in UC SHIP automatically. Your coverage is active from the first day of the coverage period.
- The coverage periods are August 15 - January 14 for the Fall semester and January 15 - August 14 for the Spring semester.
- You will receive a UC SHIP membership card from Athem Blue Cross about a few weeks after the semester begins. Always take this card with you whenever your seek care outside of UHS.
- UC SHIP is a comprehensive health insurance plan. View the list of UC SHIP Benefits.
- With UC SHIP, you can use UHS services during the summer and pay the same fees as during the academic year, even if you’re not enrolled in summer classes.
- Visit the UC SHIP website for everything you ever wanted to know about UC SHIP!
We wish you a healthy and successful semester at Cal!
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