Health Services
After Hours Care
If you become sick or injured when the Health Center is closed and you feel you need immediate care, you are advised to CALL 911 or seek medical treatment at the nearest emergency room or urgent care facility. If the illness does not require immediate care, please call Health Services to schedule an appointment the following business day. Review the emergency contact list for a full list of resources.
Tanner Medical Center Emergency Department: (770) 836-9666 ; 705 Dixie St. Carrollton, GA 30117
Tanner Urgent Care: (770) 812-9445 ; 1480 Highway 27 South, Carrollton, GA 30117
Piedmont Health Care: (678) 782-9994 ; 909 S Park St, Carrollton, GA 30117
Services and Information
Student Medical Services
UWG Health Services provide a wide range of medical services to UWG students, ranging from preventative medicine to acute illnesses/injury to chronic conditions. If you have a condition that we cannot manage here, we can refer you to a specialist.
Pharmacy Services
The UWG Health Services Pharmacy is here to help you live a healthier life. They gladly fill prescriptions ordered by on-campus providers as well as outside providers from their formulary. They also have many free over-the-counter items and others available for purchase at a low cost.
Immunization Guidelines
It is the policy of the University of West Georgia to comply with the mandatory immunization program established by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. Prior to registering for classes at UWG, students must provide proof of the required immunizations.
Faculty/Staff Medical Services
In a desire to provide UWG employees a convenient source of health care for acute care problems, Health Services will be providing a limited number of appointments each day for faculty and staff.