Using UHS
Who can use UHS?
UHS serves UMass Amherst students, faculty and staff, along with their spouses, domestic partners and dependents.
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Department's Region 5 employees are eligible to use UHS, through a cooperative agreement.
Visitors who become ill or injured can be seen at UHS on a fee-for-service basis.
Triage Advice Nurse
Should you take care of a health problem yourself, make an appointment, come to UHS' walk-in care clinic or go to a hospital emergency department? UHS' Triage Advice Nurse is here to help you choose the best course of care; call (413) 577-5229.
Appointments
Appointments should be made for routine care, including checkups, minor illnesses, women’s health care, contraceptive services, well-baby visits and follow-up care; call (413) 577-5101.
Walk-in care
Walk-in care for minor injuries and illnesses is available daily, 8 a.m. to midnight. After hours, telephone triage and consultation services are available.
Waiting times vary, but are usually shortest before noon.
