Attention
Updated Hours
General Medicine will be CLOSED Dec 16 – Jan 20
Urgent Care and the Pharmacy will be CLOSED on the following dates:
Dec 20 – Jan 3
Jan 7, 9, 14, 15 and 20
Normal hours for all clinics and the pharmacy resume on Jan 21, 2025
The General Medicine Clinic, which is staffed by experienced Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants, provides evaluation and treatment for a wide variety of medical concerns. Examples of medical conditions frequently evaluated in this clinic include:
- fever
- sore throat
- upper respiratory illness
- eye and ear problems
- abdominal pain
- chest pain
- skin conditions
Some appointments such as physical exams or general evaluations for anxiety, depression, and eating disorders can only be scheduled by calling the UHC. Appointments are 20 minutes long which provide ample time for your evaluation and to have all of your questions answered. Appointments can be made by calling (540) 568-6178. Appointments are typically available within 24-48 hours (Monday-Friday). We also have self-care guides which are helpful for students with common illnesses.
Information to know prior to your visit
Services and Costs
University Health Center does not accept cash. Forms of accepted payment include: check (made payable to JMU), FLEX, Discover, MasterCard or Visa (if the credit card is in the student's name), Flexible Spending Account Cards (health flex benefits cards), Android Pay and Apple Pay.
Clinic Hours
Regular hours (Fall and Spring Semester):
Mon. - Wed. 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
After Hours
Sentara RMH Emergency Dept.
Emergicare
MedExpress
Valley Urgent Care
Velocity Urgent Care
Most insurance providers have 24-hour nurse advice lines; we encourage students to utilize this option if it is available through their insurance.
Emergency
JMU Police Department (for on-campus emergencies): 540-568-6911
For off-campus emergencies: 911
COVID 19 Information
- Testing for COVID-19 | COVID-19 | CDC
- To make an appointment for COVID testing at UHC, visit MyJMUChart
- Follow the Self-care guidelines for positive tests Self Care COVID-19
If JMU is closed or delayed, the UHC will be on the university's schedule. If you have an appointment during the time we're closed, please reschedule using MyJMUChart or by calling 540-568-6178, option 2.