UHS Tang Center

Student Services A-Z

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Request	What to Do
About University Health Services	See About UHS Tang Center.
Academic adjustments	See Academic Adjustments Related to Medical Conditions.
Academic classes in public health	See Academic Class in Public Health
Academic difficulties	See Academic Concerns.
Acne/skin disorders	Call (510) 642-2000 for an appointment. Also see online health topic.
ADHD	See Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Advance Directives	See Put It In Writing resources pages by American Hospital Association.
Advice Nurse	For urgent problems, call (510) 643-7197 between 8AM and 4:30PM to speak with the Advice Nurse. Also see After Hours Assistance.
After hours: when Tang is closed	See After Hours Assistance.
Alcohol and Other Drugs	See Alcohol and Other Drugs: Information and Resources . See online health topics about Alcohol/Drugs: Medical, Counseling and Educational Services , Campus Alcohol Policies. Also see PartySafe@Cal: Prevention and Education, Alcohol and Sexual Assault, and Alcohol and Drugs Assessment.
Alcohol & Other Drugs Workshop - Mandated	See Social Services Groups and Workshops for details.
Allergy Care	Call (510) 642-2000 for an appointment. Also see Allergy Care for details on the allergy services provided at the Tang Center.
Annual check-up	See preventive health visits.
Anxiety/stress	See Stress and Anxiety: Medical, Counseling and Educational Services. An online screening for anxiety also is offered.
Appointments	Everything you need to know about how to access care at the Tang Center. See Counseling Appointments, Medical Appointments or Urgent Care. Schedule some appointments online.
Athletes	Student athletes: Pre-participation requirements
Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs)	See Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs).
Authorizations (SHIP)	Authorizations are required for SHIP members before receiving care outside of Tang Center. See How to Use SHIP.
Avian flu	See UC Berkeley Pandemic Flu Preparedness. Also see online Health Topic Avian flu (or "Bird Flu").
Be Well to Do Well	Be Well to Do Well campaign.
Behavior Risk Assessment	For help with addressing disruptive, threatening or violent behavior affecting members of the campus, call (510) 642-6621. For immediate threats of violence, call 911.
Billing questions (insurance)	For questions about Tang Center fees or bills, call the Cashier's Office at (510) 642-8448. For questions about insurance claims or bills from health care providers outside of Tang, see How to Use SHIP or contact the Health Insurance Office at (510) 642-5700.
Birth control	See Birth Control: Medical, Counseling and Educational Services. Over-the-counter products, including condoms, are available in the Tang Center pharmacy. Also see online health topics Birth Control and Contraception and Sexual Health and Sexuality.
Bladder infection	Treatment may be available over the telephone. Call the Advice Nurse at (510) 643-7197 during regular business hours. See online health topic Bladder Infection.
Blood donations	See Donating Blood on Campus.
Breaks and sprains	Come to Urgent Care at Tang. Also see After Hours Assistance: When Tang is Closed.
Breastfeeding resources and support	See Breastfeeding Support Program for resources available to students, faculty, staff and spouses/domestic partners: lactation rooms on campus, free breastfeeding classes, and personal electric breast pumps available at cost.
Business Travel Insurance	See Business Travel Insurance.
Calendar of events	UHS Calendar of Events for students, faculty and staff.
Career Counseling Library	See Career Counseling Library for information. For open hours, see Tang Center Hours.
Career/academic counseling	See Career Concerns for counseling to assist with selecting a major and making career decisions.
Chicken pox	See online health topic Chicken Pox.
Claims	See How to Use SHIP for how to file a claim to SHIP.
Computer Ergonomics	See Computer Ergonomics: Medical, Counseling and Educational Services. Also see online health topic Computer Ergonomics.
Coping with Trauma	See Coping with Trauma.
Counseling	See Counseling Programs at Tang
CPS (Counseling & Psychological Services)	See About CPS for program information about Counseling & Psychological Services (CPS) and what to expect at your appointment.
Counseling staff	See Meet the Counseling Staff
Crisis/mental health counseling	For immediate crisis, come directly to Counseling & Psychological Services, 3rd floor, Tang Center or call (510) 642-9494. After hours, see Emergency and Crisis or call After Hours Assistance at (510) 643-7197 for referrals. For post-trauma situations, see Emergency and Crisis.
Dental insurance/SHIP members	See SHIP Dental Insurance.
Dental insurance/non-SHIP members	See Dental Plan Information for students without SHIP.
Depression	See Depression: Medical, Counseling and Educational Services. An online screening for depression also is offered. Also see online health topics Depression and College Students (pdf) and Are you Considering Medication for Depression?.
Depression Awareness and Suicide Prevention Online Training	Click here for training. You will learn about student mental health trends and how to recognize and respond when a student is in distress, needs help, or may be thinking about suicide. After completing this training, please take a moment to fill out this brief survey about its effectiveness.
Depression: Look for the Signs	Look for the Signs is a depression education campaign currently underway on campus.
Dermatology	See Medical Appointments.
Diabetes	For care, call (510) 642-2000 for appointment. For online educational materials, see Diabetes Online Resources.
Disability resources	Disabled Students Website.
Directions to Tang	See driving, public transportation, and parking info for directions to the Tang Center. Also see directions from off-campus locations.
Domestic Violence	See Keep It Safe, Keep It Real: Preventing Violence in Relationships at Cal; and watch a video from the Intimate Partner Violence Project here.
Drug/alcohol counseling	See Alcohol and Drugs: Medical, Counseling and Educational Services.
Eating disorders	See Eating Disorders: Medical, Counseling and Educational Services. Also see online health topic Eating Disorders. An eating disorders support group is available, as well as an online screening for eating disorders.
Eligibility	See About the Tang Center (overview).
empowerU	See Sexual Violence Prevention: EmpowerU and Consent Campaign. Also see UC Berkeley's official EmpowerU page.
Emergencies	For life-threatening emergencies, call 911. For urgent medical or mental health problems, see Emergency and Crisis.
Emergency contraception (morning-after pill)	Emergency contraception (Plan B) is available at the UHS Pharmacy without a prescription to women and men aged 18 and older, with a picture ID to verify age. If you are a woman under 18, you can get a prescription by calling the Advice Nurse at (510) 643-7197. If the Tang Center is closed, you may get it over-the-counter at a local pharmacy instead. Also see online health topic Emergency Contraception.
Employment opportunities	See Join the Team.
Ergonomics/repetitive strain injuries	See Computer Ergonomics: Medical, Counseling and Educational Services. Also see online health topic Computer Ergonomics.
Explanation of benefits	For questions about Explanation of Benefits statements from Blue Cross, call the Student Health Insurance Office at (510) 642-5700.
Eye examinations	Corrective lenses available through School of Optometry Eye Clinics. Call (510) 642-2020 for appointment. Eye injuries or diseases, call (510) 642-2000 for appointment.
Fees, understanding services with fees	See Fees for Medical Services.
Flu shots	See Immunizations Available at UHS.
Food Day	Visit the Food Day webpage.
Forms	See table of contents of frequently requested forms.
Groups and Workshops	See Calendar of Groups and Workshops offered by the Tang Center and Twelve-Step Programs On or Near Campus (AA, etc.).
Guidance for Difficult Times	See Guidance for Difficult Times, resources and support for the campus community.
Gynecological exams	Call (510) 642-2000 to make an appointment. See Women's Health webpage..
H1N1	See H1N1 resource page for quick links, FAQs, vaccine updates, online screening tools, self-care instructions and more.
Health education appointments	Call (510) 642-2000 to make an appointment. Topics include stress and time management, insomnia, test anxiety, sexuality concerns, and more.
Health Fee Advisory Board (H-FAB)	The student committee H-FAB advises UHS on matters related to the Campus Health Care Fee. See H-FAB.
Health Promotion Unit	Health Promotion coordinates health education and student volunteer and peer education programs. Call (510) 642-7202 or see Health Promotion.
Health topics	See Online Health Topics for educational handouts and links on a variety of topics related to college health.
Health Worker Program	See Health Workers.
Hepatitis B requirement	See Hepatitis B Vaccination: Condition of Enrollment.
HIV testing/prevention/care	See HIV/AIDS: Medical, Counseling and Educational Services. Also see online health topic HIV Testing or call Health Promotion at (510) 642-7202.
Hours at Tang Center	See Tang Center Hours, which includes what to do after hours when Tang is closed.
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine	See Immunizations Available at UHS. Also see the online health topic on the HPV vaccine.
Immunizations	See Immunization Information for requirements and immunizations available at Tang.
Information Center	The Information Center in the main lobby provides a number of services, including medical record pickup and lost and found.
Insurance (Student Health Insurance Plan)	See SHIP - Student Health Insurance Plan.
Insurance - after graduation	See Insurance After Graduation.
Insurance - dependents	See Insurance for Dependents.
International students	See Top Health Resources for International Students at Cal.
International Summer Session Students	See Health Insurance Information for International Summer Sessions Students.
Insurance forms	See Frequently Requested Forms.
Jobs at Tang	See Join the Team.
Kaiser information	See Kaiser Oakland's web page.
Laboratory/Lab test results	The Laboratory is located on the first floor, Tang. Licensing regulations prohibit the Laboratory from releasing test results. Please call the clinic where you were seen. See Frequently Asked Questions about Laboratory Testing. See Tang Center Hours for Laboratory hours.
Lactation rooms on campus	Several lactation rooms are available on campus. See Breastfeeding Support Program, serving students, faculty, staff and spouses/domestic partners.
LGBT Services	See Medical, Counseling and Educational Services for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Students .
Marijuana	Information on policies and laws, information and education, treatment and recovery.
Medical Records	See Medical Records.
Medical Staff	See Meet the Clinical Staff
Medical withdrawals	See Medical Withdrawals: Everything You Want to Know.
Medication, psychiatric	Evaluation for psychiatric medicine by referral from counselor. Make a counseling appointment in CPS, 3rd floor, Tang. See Psychiatric Services.
Meningitis information	See Managing Meningococcal Meningitis. Also see Immunization Information.
Menopause	The Menopause class is available once a semester. See Workshops and Training.
Mental health services	See Counseling Programs at Tang to match your concern with a counseling service.
Mental health screenings	Brief online screenings are offered for depression, anxiety, eating disorders, bipolar disorder and post-traumatic stress.
Morning-after pill/emergency contraception	See online health topic Emergency Contraception.
Mushrooms, poison	See online health topic
New students	See Important Information for New Students.
Nutrition education & counseling	Available to students by referral from Tang Center staff. Also see online health topic Nutrition Resources.
Online screenings	Brief online screenings are offered for depression, anxiety, eating disorders, bipolar disorder and post-traumatic stress.
Online services	See Online Services for Tang services that are available online (including assessments and appointment scheduling).
Open Letter regarding Dr. Kevess	See Open Letter.
Orthopedics	See Medical Appointments.
PartySafe@Cal	PartySafe@Cal
Patient rights and responsibilities	See Patient Rights and Responsibilities. Also see Notice of Privacy Practices.
Peer education opportunities	Students can participate in a variety of peer education programs. These include Health Workers and Sexual Health Education Program. See Become a Peer Educator.
Pharmacy	Available onsite. See UHS Pharmacy for services provided, refill instructions, transferring your prescriptions and more.
Physicals	Available for a fee. Call (510) 642-2000 to make an appointment. Also see preventive health visits.
Physical Therapy	Physical Therapy is available onsite by referral from UHS clinician.
Plan B (emergency contraception)	Emergency contraception (Plan B) is available at the UHS Pharmacy without a prescription to women and men aged 18 and older, with a picture ID to verify age. If you are a woman under 18, you can get a prescription by calling the Advice Nurse at (510) 643-7197. If the Tang Center is closed, you may get it over-the-counter at a local pharmacy instead. Also see online health topic Emergency Contraception.
Postdocs	See Health and Welfare Benefits for Visiting Scholars and Postdocs.
Pregnancy services	See Pregnancy Options: Medical, Counseling and Educational Services.
Prescriptions	See Pharmacy.
Preventive health visits	See Preventive Health. Call (510) 642-2000 to make an appointment for an annual women's exam or a men's preventive health visit. Also see online health topic The Annual Women's Exam.
Public health classes	See Academic Classes in Public Health.
Psychiatric services	Psychiatric evaluation by referral from counselor. Make a counseling appointment in CPS, 3rd floor, Tang. See Psychiatric Services.
Radiology	Available onsite by referral from UHS clinician. Radiology is located on the first floor of the Tang Center north of the elevators. For hours, see Tang Center Hours.
Rape/sexual assault assistance and prevention	See Sexual Assault/Rape: Tang Center Medical, Counseling and Educational Services. Also see online health topic Sexual Assault/Rape and Campus and Community Resources For Sexual Assault/Rape
Relationship problems	Make a counseling appointment in CPS, 3rd floor, Tang. Also see Personal Concerns.
Repetitive strain injuries	Call (510) 642-2000 to make an appointment. Also see online health topic Ergonomics. New: Repetitive Strain Injuries Group Sessions
SARS	Campus information on SARS.
Self-Care	Visit the Self-Care Resource Center, Tang's onsite library to find a variety of health resources. Also see Online Health Topics A-Z.
Self-service Appointment Check-in Kiosks	Students can check-in for most appoitnments using the Self-service Appoitnment Check-in Kiosks.
Sexual assault/rape assistance and prevention	See Sexual Assault/Rape: Tang Center Medical, Counseling and Educational Services. Also see online health topic Sexual Assault/Rape and Campus and Community Resources For Sexual Assault/Rape
Sexual Health Education Program (SHEP)	See Sexual Health Education Program (SHEP).
Sexually transmitted infections	Call (510) 642-2000 to make an appointment to see a clinician or sexual health peer educator. Also see online health topic Sexual Health and Sexuality and online Risk Assessment Tool.
SHIP (Student Health Insurance Plan)	See SHIP- Student Health Insurance Plan.
SHIP benefits	See SHIP Benefits: What's Covered. Also see What's Not Covered.
Smoking cessation	See Smoking Cessation Services and referrals to help you manage and to quit.
Social Services	See Social Services.
Specialty medical care	UHS offers the services of specialist physicians in ten areas: Dermatology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Otolaryngology, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Pulmonary and Urology. These services are available upon referral from your primary care provider. See Specialty website.
Sports medicine	See Campus Sports Medicine Program. Also see online health topic Exercise: Injury Prevention and Self-Care.
Stress and anxiety	See Stress and Anxiety: Medical, Counseling and Educational Services.
Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC)	SHAC is an advisory board to UHS. See SHAC.
Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP)	See SHIP- Student Health Insurance Plan.
Suicide prevention	See Depression: Medical, Counseling and Educational Services. Also see online health topic Depression in the College Population. For crisis situations, come to CPS, room 3300, Tang Center, or call (510) 642-9494. For after hours, see Emergency and Crisis.
Support groups	See Calendar of Groups and Workshops and Twelve-Step Meetings On or Near Campus (AA, etc.).
Tangy Voce	Tangy Voce is the Tang Center's own choral group.
TB testing	TB testing is provided for a fee in the Specialty Clinic (first floor, Tang) on a drop-in basis. See Tang Center Hours for the drop-in times.
TB information	See Questions & Answers about Tuberculosis (link to the CDC web site)
Testing services	See Career Concerns.
Therapy	See Counseling Programs.
Transgender students	See Services for Transgender students
Travel planning: immunizations & health care advice	See International Travel Care.
Travel planning: insurance	See Business Travel Insurance.
Twelve-step programs (AA, etc.)	See Twelve-Step Programs On or Near Campus.
Urgent care	Come directly to the Tang Center, 1st floor. See Urgent Care for more information.
Urgent care centers in the area	See List of Urgent Care Centers.
Violence Awareness and Prevention training presentation	See UC Berkeley's 10 minute Violence Awareness and Prevention training presentation
Violence Prevention Resources	See Violence prevention resources and EmpowerU Violence prevention campaign
Visiting Scholars	See Health and Welfare Benefits for Visiting Scholars and Postdocs.
Volunteer opportunities	See Join the Team.
Waive SHIP	Available online.
Weight management	Self-help information available in Self-Care Resource Library and online health topic Nutrition Resources. Also see Self-Help Groups. For counseling/treatment provided in conjunction with eating disorders/medical problems see Eating Disorders: Medical, Counseling and Educational Services.
What's Eating You Campaign	See What's Eating You Campaign.
Withdrawals, medical	See Medical Withdrawals: Everything You Want to Know.
Women's Health	See Women's Health.
Workshops/outreach	Schedule a workshop for your student or work group. Call (510) 642-7202.
X-Ray	If X-rays are required to diagnose your condition, your clinician will request that you visit Radiology, located on the first floor of the Tang Center, north of the elevators.
Yeast Infection	See online health topic Yeast Infections.