Health Promotion offered at University of Washington Hall Health Center
Health Promotion offered at University of Washington Hall Health Center
HIV/AIDS Community Education: Health educators and other staff are available for individual conferences and for presentations to residence hall groups, sororities, fraternities and other organizations on a variety of topics related to HIV, AIDS or STDs and their prevention. Wellness Resource Center: "Self-help" clinic has brochures, newsletters, books and videos on a wide variety of topics including safer sex, HIV, HIV antibody testing, AIDS and other STDs. Collection includes materials on many other medical problems. All calls and visits to the Wellness Resource Center are anonymous. Assessment and HIV Testing: Health care practitioner conducts a pre-test assessment, which involves the clinician asking specific questions about patient's medical history, as well as past and present patterns of behavior which could increase or decrease risk for acquiring HIV or other STDs. The practitioner then determines whether or not an HIV antibody test is recommended and why. The test is explained, information about how to interpret test results is given and suggestions are made about ways to protect oneself and one's sex partner against HIV and other STDs. If the HIV antibody test is administered, results are communicated to the patient either in person or on the phone. Offers post-test counseling.
Location
4060 East Stevens Way Northeast, Seattle, WA 98195
Hours
M W-F, 8am-5:30pm Tu, 9am-5:30pm.
Application process
Call for an appointment. Clients may request a "confidential appointment" if they do not want to give reason for the appointment. Appointments may be made within 24 to 72 hours.
Eligibility
Accepts University of Washington students, faculty, alumni and others who are eligible for care by UW Physicians. Those people attending short courses and conferences on campus are also eligible for care. To determine eligibility, call the UW Physicians Information Resource Line or check with your insurance company.
Fee
Office visit is free for UW students. Lab costs are comparable to the community rate, as are office visits and labs for non-students. Non-students who are insured should consult their benefit plans for coverage. Those not insured will be billed accordingly.
Agency info
University of Washington Husky Health Center
Provides medical care for University of Washington students, staff, and community, as well as mental health care for current UW-Seattle students.