Services

Current UW Tacoma students are welcome to visit any of the five Franciscan Prompt Care locations to access healthcare services. Office visits are free and include taking your vitals (blood pressure, etc.), discussing your concerns, performing a physical exam, and developing a treatment plan.

A range of covered services are also free to students:

Services at All Locations

The following are covered services at ALL locations for UW Tacoma students, no appointment necessary:

  • Allergies
  • Asthma
  • Bladder infection (UTI)
  • Bites and stings
  • Coughs
  • Cuts and scrapes
  • Fever
  • Flu shots
  • Headaches 
  • Minor burns
  • Pink eye
  • Rashes
  • Sinus issues
  • Sore throat
  • Sports physicals
  • Stomach flu
  • Strains & sprains
  • STD screening
  • Other acute conditions

Services at St. Joseph Location Only

The following are covered services at Franciscan Prompt Care at St. Joseph only, available Monday through Friday by appointment:

  • Behavioral health including screening for depression
  • Diabetic education and care
  • High blood pressure management
  • Physicals and preventive medicine
  • Primary care visit and follow-up care
  • Referrals to specialty care
  • Reproductive health and family planning
  • Vaccinations & Titers
  • Women’s health including well-woman exam

Emergencies

While SHS provides care for many medical and psychological concerns, we are not staffed or equipped to provide emergency treatment. If you are experiencing a medical or psychological emergency, please call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency room. For a mental health crisis, you may want to consider the Pierce County Crisis Hotline at 800-576-7764.

 

Services that Incur Costs

Some services that are part of treatment plans, such as lab tests for sexually transmitted infection screenings, are not covered and the patient will incur the cost. Services that are not covered will be discussed with you before they are ordered or provided, and Student Health Services can work with you to find options within your insurance network or options that work within your budget when possible. Services that are not covered include:

  • Medications (the Student Health Services provider can prescribe a medication but the patient is responsible for the cost of filling their prescription)
  • Labs and blood work
  • Imaging (x-rays, MRIs, ultrasounds, etc.)
  • Specialist services

Learn more about costs and payment options.