Currently-matriculated UW Seattle students are eligible for no-cost medical advice. 

If you are a UW staff or community member who is not a current student or established patient, contact your primary care provider for medical advice, or schedule an appointment with us to establish care. Many insurance plans, including Kaiser and UMP, have 24/7 nurse advice lines available to members.

When you seek medical advice, our nurses will triage your needs based on the urgency of your symptoms. If you have an urgent need, we will do our best to return your call as quickly as we can. If you have a health concern that is not urgent, there may be a longer wait.

Generally, expect a call back within two hours. Wait times may be longer depending on call volume.

If you are ill or injured and seek medical advice at Husky Health, our nurses may encourage you to schedule an appointment with a health care provider. Nurses (RNs) are health care professionals who can provide advice but may not diagnose you, order lab tests, refer you to specialists, write prescriptions or perform procedures. While medical advice comes at no cost to current UW students, there may be costs associated with seeing a provider, depending on the services you receive and your insurance plan.

Learn more about health insurance and the cost of care.

Uterine biopsies may be recommended if you’re experiencing irregular bleeding or if an ultrasound shows abnormalities in the uterus. Biopsies of the vulvar or vaginal areas can be done in-office under local anesthesia if needed. Cervical biopsies are typically performed when there are concerns following an abnormal Pap smear.

We’ll walk you through the process, explain your options, and make sure you’re as comfortable as possible every step of the way.

At the Husky Health OB/GYN Clinic, we offer a full range of reproductive care and family planning services to support your health at every stage. Our services include various birth control options, pre-pregnancy planning, basic infertility evaluation, miscarriage counseling and management, pregnancy testing, options counseling, and medication abortion.

We provide many contraceptive options, including the birth control pill, patch, ring, shot, and diaphragm. We also offer IUD and Nexplanon implant insertions and removals, with both copper and progesterone-containing IUDs available.

Our providers offer three types of emergency contraception-Paragard IUD, Ella, and Plan B-and provide counseling to help you choose the best option for you. Plan B emergency contraception is available without a prescription at Rubenstein Pharmacy, most other pharmacies, and even in a vending machine on campus at Odegaard Library.

If a Pap smear is abnormal, we may recommend a colposcopy- a closer exam of the cervix where biopsies of any abnormal areas may be taken.In some cases, a LEEP procedure may be required to remove high grade or persistently abnormal cells on the cervix. This is done in the office under local anesthetic.

Dysplasia and HPV disease, including those requiring colposcopy (or LEEP)

> Family planning services for medically complex patients

> Adolescent gynecology care

> Recurrent vulvovaginitis

> Dyspareunia or vaginal pain

We love caring for our student parents-to-be and are proud to offer supportive, personalized prenatal and postpartum care right here on campus. At each visit, you’ll meet with one of our experienced OB/GYN doctors and our dedicated OB nurse, who’s here to help coordinate your care, answer your questions, and provide education and support every step of the way.

We also work closely with the nutritionist and physical therapists at Husky Health to support your full well-being during pregnancy. When it’s time for delivery, our patients deliver at UW Medical Center – Montlake, where you’ll be in excellent hands.

Our OB/GYN team is here for you at every stage of life-from your first period to menopause and everything in between. We specialize in diagnosing and managing a wide range of gynecologic concerns.

We can help with:We can help with:

> Ovarian and vulvar cysts (including Bartholin’s cysts)

> Uterine fibroids

> Urinary and vaginal infections

> Heavy, irregular, or painful periods (including endometriosis)

> PMS and PMDD symptoms

> Pelvic pain

> Abnormal bleeding at any age

> Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

> Perimenopause and menopause symptoms

If you’ve experienced sexual assault, please know that you are not alone. Help and support are available-medically, emotionally, and legally-whether or not you choose to report the assault.

For detailed information about available resources, please visit:

UW Sexual Assault Resources

> Medical Care After Sexual Assault
> Counseling Resources

If it is less than 120 hours (five days) since you experienced sexual assault, we encourage you to go to the University of Washington Medical Center-Montlake Emergency Department. It is located near the UW Seattle campus by Husky Stadium. There, a specially trained Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) can provide trauma-informed medical care and, if you choose, collect evidence for a sexual assault exam. You are not required to make a police report to receive a SANE exam.

> There is no cost for a SANE exam.

> You may bring a support person (friend, family member, or advocate) with you.

> Preserving evidence within 120 hours helps keep your options open, should you choose to report later.

Husky Health Center does not have SANE-trained staff, but we are here to support you with the following services:

A medical exam to assess any injuries

Emergency contraception to prevent pregnancy

STI testing

Medications to reduce the risk of HIV and other STIs (prophylaxis).

Whatever you choose, our staff will provide compassionate, confidential care and help you access any additional support you may need.

STI screening is quick and simple and may involve a physical exam, blood tests, or a swab to check for infections. If you’re diagnosed with an STI, don’t worry-we have a variety of treatment options. Some STIs can be treated with antibiotics, while others may require ongoing management with medication. For genital warts, cryotherapy (freezing with liquid nitrogen) is a safe and effective treatment option.

Our goal is to support your health in a confidential and non-judgmental way, and we’re here to answer any questions you may have along the way.

At the Husky Health OB/GYN Clinic, we’re here to support your health and well-being with comprehensive annual exams and screenings. Our team is committed to providing preventive care that helps you feel your best every day. We offer the following services as part of your routine health check-up:

Annual physical exams to assess your overall health

Pap tests for cervical cancer screening

Breast (or chest) exams

Cholesterol screening

HPV vaccination to help protect against certain cancers

STI screening to ensure your sexual health is on track

Contraceptive care, including counseling and options review.

New Patients
If you’re new to Husky Health, call us at 206-685-1011 to schedule an appointment for contraceptive counseling, a prescription, or your annual preventive exam.

Returning Patients
If you’re due—or overdue—for your annual gynecological exam or contraceptive medication review, call us at 206-685-1011 to schedule your appointment. Once your appointment is scheduled, reach out to your pharmacy to request an extension of your prescription. If you’ve already had your annual exam or medication review within the past year, you can call us at 206-685-1011 to schedule a consultation appointment or schedule through MyChart.

Husky Health offers confidential testing for STIs, including chlamydia, gonorrhea, HPV, herpes, syphilis, and HIV. All services are billed to your health insurance. To schedule an appointment for testing, call us at 206-685-1011. If you are experiencing STI symptoms, call us at 206-685-1011 to schedule a consultation appointment.

If you think you might be pregnant, you can come to Husky Health in person and ask to speak with the Consulting Nurse-no appointment needed. The nurse can talk with you, answer your questions, and order a pregnancy test if needed. You can also buy an over-the-counter pregnancy test at the Rubenstein Pharmacy.

If your test is positive, our Consulting Nurse or Patient Health Advocate is here to support you. They can talk with you about your options and connect you with prenatal care or abortion services, depending on what you decide. If you’re considering abortion, we can refer you to one of our providers for medication abortion or help you find off-campus care for other types of services.

Prenatal care is available right here on campus through the Husky Health OB/GYN Clinic. Our OB/GYNs provide expert prenatal care, with deliveries at UW Medical Center – Montlake.

> All-Options offer over-the-phone counseling to talk about a current pregnancy, past experiences with abortion, adoption or pregnancy loss, or to address challenges with pregnancy or parenting.

> Get help with health insurance questions or concerns related to your pregnancy-related care.

If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. For after-hours medical advice, contact the Community Care Line at 206-744-2500.

If you have an urgent medical problem during regular hours, please call 206-685-1011, and we’ll make every effort to schedule a same-day appointment.

Husky Health provides comprehensive acute and chronic care to University of Washington Seattle Campus students.

Note that only currently matriculated UW Seattle students are eligible for subsidized services, which include:

> Same-day care for urgent medical needs with an appointment

> Medical advice from a nurse

> Free safer sex supplies

> Mental health services from the UW Counseling Center including counseling, crisis intervention and group therapy

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