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Tang Center Regular Business Hours

  • Summer Hours in effect Saturday, May 2 through Friday, August 22
  • During the regular school year, Tang Center hours for most offices are 8 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday.
  • Urgent Care is open 8 am - 6 pm, Monday - Friday; 9 am - 4:30 pm on Saturday.
  • The Pharmacy is open 8:30 am - 6 pm, Monday - Friday; 9 am - 12:30 pm and 1-5 pm on Saturday.
  • The Tang Center is closed Sundays and holidays.
  • Please check below for specific hours of other services.
  • See After Hours Assistance for resources and referral information when the Tang Center is closed.
Advice NurseCall (510) 643-7197, Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm to speak with an Advice Nurse.
After Hours Assistance See After Hours Assistance for information and referrals for urgent and non-urgent problems, prescription refills, emergency contraception, and other services that may be needed when Tang Center is closed.
Career Counseling LibraryMonday - Friday, 10 am - 6 pm. Open 12 - 1 pm.
CARE ServicesMonday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm. Appointments available during the noon hour.
Cashier OfficeMonday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm. Open 12 - 1 pm.
Counseling (CPS)

Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5:30 pm, except Thursdays 9 am - 5:30 pm
Emergency Counseling, Monday - Friday, 10 am-12 and 1-5:30 pm

Ergonomics Showroom

Call 1-877-722-9090 toll-free to schedule an appointment to try adjustable chairs, tables and keyboard trays prior to purchase. Appointments are available on Tuesdays from 8:00-10:00 am and on Wednesdays from 1-4:30 pm.

Health NetMonday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm (last appointment 4:30 pm). 24-hour medical coverage is available for emergencies, including during University holidays and inter-sessions. Call (510) 642-1976 when the Tang Center is closed.
Health Insurance OfficeMonday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm, except Thursdays, 9 am - 5 pm.
Health Promotion UnitMonday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm. Closed 12 - 1 pm.
LaboratoryMonday - Friday, 8:30 am - 6 pm.
Medical clinics
Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm. Closed 12 - 1 pm.
Medical RecordsMonday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm. Open 12 - 1 pm.
Occupational Health Clinic Monday- Friday, 8 am - 5 pm. Closed 12 - 1pm.
PharmacyMonday - Friday, 8:30 am - 6 pm; Saturday, 9 am-12:30 pm and
1- 5 pm. The Pharmacy is closed Sundays and University holidays. See Pharmacy Services if you need pharmacy assistance when we are closed.
Physical TherapyMonday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm (last appointment 4 pm). Closed 12-1 pm and Thursdays, 11 am - 1 pm.
RadiologyMonday - Friday, 8 am - 6 pm.
Self-Care Resource CenterMonday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm. Closed 12 - 1 pm.
Social Services Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm. Closed 11:45 am to 1 pm.
TB Testing TB testing is provided in the Specialty Clinic (first floor, Tang) on a drop-in basis. Please note: No TB tests administered on Fridays prior to Monday holidays.
  • Test administered:
    Mon 10-11:30 am, Tue 2-4 pm, Fri 2-4 pm
  • Test read:
    Mon 10-11:30 am, Thu 2-4 pm, Fri 2-4 pm
Urgent Care Monday - Friday, 8 am - 6 pm, Saturday, 9 am - 4:30 pm.
Closed Sundays and Holidays (see After Hours Assistance below).


After Hours Assistance: When Tang Center is Closed

Emergencies

For life-threatening emergencies, call 911. Also see Emergency/Crisis.

Urgent medical or mental health problems

If you have an urgent medical or mental health problem that cannot wait until the Tang Center is open:

  • find a local Urgent Care Center with extended hours
  • find a phone number for a crisis/suicide prevention hotline
  • call the After Hours Assistance line at (510) 643-7197 for referral information
  • see information below on emergency contraception, dental emergency, pharmacy refills and other services that may be needed when Tang Center is closed
  • find a local emergency room
    (The closest to campus is Alta Bates Hospital, 2450 Ashby Ave., just east of Telegraph Ave.)

    Please note:     care may be at your own expense; emergency room charges are usually more than urgent care centers.
Non-urgent problems

If your problem can wait until the Tang Center is open:

  • call to schedule an appointment, (510) 642-2000 or
  • call to speak to the advice nurse, (510) 643-7197

    Also see Online Health Topics A-Z for self-care information.
Cancel appointmentsMedical appointments:
Call (510) 643-7033, 24 hours a day, to cancel an appointment. You must cancel at least 24 hours in advance or you will be billed a Late Cancellation Fee.

Counseling appointments:
Call (510) 642-9494 (CPS) or (510) 642-6074 (Social Services) 24 hours a day, to cancel an appointment. You must cancel at least 24 hours in advance or you will be billed a Late Cancellation Fee.
Emergency contraceptionThe Morning After Pill, used for emergency contraception (not birth control) needs to be taken within 72 - 120 hours of unprotected intercourse or a broken condom. (It is most effective if taken within 72 hours.) If you cannot wait for the Tang Center to open, check www.ec-help.org for pharmacies that provide emergency contraception. Also see Pregnancy Options: Medical, Counseling and Educational Services.
Dental emergencySee metlife.com/dental for a list of dentists or call 1-888-384-5155 to speak to a dental plan representative.
UHS Health Net membersCall (510) 642-1976 to make an appointment. If you have an urgent problem that cannot wait until the Tang Center is open, please call After Hours Assistance at (510) 643-7197 to reach the on-call doctor.
Insurance authorizationTo request authorization for emergency care that you need or have received, please call the Health Insurance office at (510) 642-5700 on the next business day. See Health Insurance office regular business hours.
Pharmacies with extended hoursSee List of Pharmacies in the Bay Area.
The Tang Center Pharmacy automated Prescription Refill Line is (510) 643-7363.
Urgent care centers in the areaSee List of Urgent Care Centers in the area with extended hours.

 
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