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What’s Happening...

Public health advisory

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has announced that West Nile Virus (WNV) has been detected in mosquitoes collected in Amherst. Learn more...

Patient parking update

Construction on a new UHS patient parking lot is underway; the former lot is closed and free patient parking at Franklin Dining Commons meters is no longer available. If you have an appointment at UHS, here’s where you should park…

Pharmacy, Optical have temporary sites

While UHS renovates, the Pharmacy and Optical Services are open and serving patients from new, temporary locations within the health center. Here's where to go for eyewear or medications.

Body image exhibit

How do women feel about their bodies? The Women's Health Project asked and students answered by creating life-sized pieces of art that go on display beginning Sept. 9. Find out more...

MSB Early Bird Raffle winners

If you finished MSB, the online alcohol education course, before Aug. 1, you may have won a great prize. Find out here...

Be a Player

Try out for the Not Ready for Bedtime Players, the university's award-winning sex education theatre troupe. Here's how...

Stress-less support

Mental Health Services announces three ongoing support groups that can help you reduce stress and anxiety. See if one's right for you...

Immunization info

New to UMass Amherst? Be sure you've had all the required immunizations and have turned in the Immunization History form. Learn more…

Paying for care: new for 2008 - 2009

For some students, the process for enrolling in and paying for the SHIP and Student Health Fee is changing. If you want family insurance; are taking fewer than 5 credits; or are a degree-seeking Continuing Education or University Without Walls student, here's what you should know...


Hours

Academic semester

Walk-in Care:
24 hours a day,
7 days a week

Mental Health Services:
M-F, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; emergency on-call services 24 hours a day,
7 days a week

Other department hours

In an emergency

If there’s a life-threatening medical emergency, call 911 right away. Otherwise, call UHS, 577-5000, or come to Urgent Care.

More on emergencies

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UHS is proud to be accredited by The Joint Commission, the nation’s predominant healthcare standards organization.

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