Get advice
Unsure what to do about a health concern? Wondering if you need an appointment? We can help. Calling for nurse advice can save you time, energy, and money, and most importantly, help you get the care you need.
- Call 734-764-8320 (available 24 hours a day) and select the Nurse Advice prompt.
- Many frequently asked health questions are on our Medical Services & Topics A-Z page.
Make an appointment
Appointments are required for clinician visits. In-person and telehealth (phone and video) appointments are available. To make an appointment, do one of the following:
- Self-schedule or send a request through your patient portal (available for select services--some clinics that require referrals are not available for self-scheduling)
- Your portal must be set up before you can self schedule. Questions about setting up your portal? Learn more here.
- If you do not see an appointment that fits your needs, please call UHS at 734-764-8320
- You may also send a request via email to [email protected]
In a medical emergency
Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
All fees are your responsibility. A list of local emergency rooms and urgent care facilities is available at Emergency/After-Hours.
FAQs and tips on getting care at UHS
If you anticipate having trouble getting to UHS:
- Please call UHS at 734-764-8320 and tell a staff member
- Students who live in Michigan Housing can also request a ride to/from UHS from Housing Security by calling 734-763-1131.
Not sure where to begin?
- Clinical Social Workers are available to help you navigate your care at UHS, on and off campus.
- Nurse Advice by Phone is available day and night – you can talk with a nurse for advice about self-care or deciding where to go.
Need to cancel an appointment?
Call 734-763-3557 or email [email protected] (be prepared to provide the date and time of the appointment you want to cancel, along with the name of the health care provider).