The University of Washington’s student health clinic continues legacy of quality and convenient healthcare on campus under new name.
You may know it as your primary care. Or physical therapist. Or the place with a diverse collection of free safer sex supplies. Soon, University of Washington students will know the classic brick building across from the HUB as one more name. On July 1st, 2024, Hall Health Center (HHC), the University of Washington’s convenient and quality student healthcare provider, will relaunch as the Husky Health Center.
For over 75 years, Hall Health Center has proudly served as the University of Washington community’s clinic. However, there are now several departments located within the Hall Health Center building that are not related to clinic operation, such as Environment Health & Science and Community Standards & Student Conduct, which leads to confusion. Additionally, some associate the “hall” in Hall Health Center with service only for residence “halls,” when in fact we serve the entire UW student community.
After the launch, the building will be referred to as the “David C. Hall Building,” but all student health clinic services will be under the title of “Husky Health Center.” This change brings clarity to HHC’s mission, strengthens the connection to the University of Washington community, and honors the legacy of Olympian, coach, and physician David C. Hall for whom the building was named.
“In just three words, this new name reflects our mission of being a welcoming and inclusive home for the health and wellbeing of our UW Seattle students” says HHC executive director Joel Schwartzkopf. “We’re excited to preserve the legacy of our building’s namesake, Dr. David C. Hall, and for the clarity this change brings to our campus partners. The new Husky Health Center in the David C. Hall Building looks forward to serving our amazing Husky students during their time at the UW!”
Husky Health Center (HHC) is the home for all students’ general health needs while they are a student at UW. HHC providers are here to offer the UW community convenient and centrally located healthcare including physical therapy, OB/GYN, immunizations, travel medicine, lab work, and x-rays, as well as 24/7 access to no-cost nurse advice. As a member of the renowned UW Medicine system, the clinic offers diverse care options and is an excellent resource for students transitioning to managing their own medical needs.
HHC’s most common in-person, virtual, and telephone medical services include primary care (including care for a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions & medications), specialty care (including women’s health, sports medicine, travel medicine, physical therapy, and sports medicine), 24/7 nurse advice, immunizations, pharmacy, lab & radiology (our partners at UW Department of Laboratory Medicine and UW Radiology offer on-site services at Husky Health), gender affirming care, STI testing, and free safer sex supplies in Room 101.
Hall Health Center will officially begin as Husky Health Center on Monday, July 1st. HHC does not expect any changes to clinic operations or patient experience during this transition. Those with questions about the change, insurance, services, or getting started at HHC are encouraged to contact us by calling 206-685-1011 or emailing uwhhc@uw.edu to get started today.
Contact: Jack Berthiaume
Communications and Marketing Manager
Husky Health Center, University of Washington
phone 206.616.8476 / fax 206.685.1853
jackbert@uw.edu / wellbeing.uw.edu/unit/husky-health/
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