Here are a few convenient ways to get transportation to off campus physicians and medical facilities:

  • Zipcar - If you are 18 or older you can rent a Zipcar. Cars are kept in lot  K  behind the DSU,  off Shoe Lane. Student can go to the Zipcar website to register and get information on this service.
  • A friend - Students will often make arrangements with a friend who has a car.
  • HRT - Visit the Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) website at www.gohrt.com and check out their easy to use, Google trip planner. Most of the facilities listed on this site are on the Route 112 Schedule.
  • CabTaxi Services in Newport News
Please remember to contact your insurance company in advance to be certain they will provide reimbursement for any off campus medical services such as lab work, testing, and prescriptions ordered by UHW medical providers.

Riverside Health System

The original charter for Riverside dates back to December 15, 1915. The company began as one hospital, founded by the community and built on a site at Huntington Avenue and 50th Street in Newport News, Virginia. In 1962, the hospital was relocated to the present site of Riverside Regional Medical Center in central Newport News. Since then, Riverside has evolved into a flagship regional medical center with affiliates throughout the region in every aspect of healthcare. (Courtesy of Riverside Health System)

  • Riverside Regional Medical Center
    A 570-bed facility, Riverside Regional Medical Center is the Virginia Peninsula’s most comprehensive medical facility combining the most recent computerized medical technology with a healing environment. In addition, Riverside Regional includes the region’s only accredited Emergency and Trauma Center.  Located approximately 1.3 miles from CNU.
  • Information on other medical facilities managed by Riverside Health System can be found here.

Sentara Health System

Sentara operates more than 100 care giving sites, including eight acute care hospitals with a total of 1,911 beds, nine outpatient care facilities, seven nursing centers, three assisted living centers, nine advanced imaging centers and about 380 primary care and multi-specialty physicians. Sentara also offers a full range of award-winning health coverage plans, home health and hospice services, physical therapy and rehabilitation services, including Nightingale - the region’s first air ambulance service. (Courtesy of Sentara Health System)

  • Sentara CarePlex Hospital
    Sentara CarePlex Hospital is a technologically advanced acute care facility located in Hampton, Virginia with leading technology including one of the areas first "smart" operating rooms and a campus-wide fiberoptic backbone to support transfer of filmless, digital diagnostic images. Located approximately 8.8 miles from CNU.
  • Information on other medical facilities managed by Sentara Health System can be found here.

Bon Secours Health System

Bon Secours Health System, headquartered in Marriottsville, Maryland, a $2.6 billion not-for-profit Catholic health system, owns, manages, or joint ventures 18 acute-care hospitals, one psychiatric hospital, five nursing care facilities, five assisted living facilities, and 15  home care and hospice programs. Bon Secours’ more than 20,000 employees help people in seven states, primarily on the East Coast.  (Courtsey of Bon Secours Health System)

  • Mary Immaculate Hospital
    Mary Immaculate Hospital offers Peninsula residents exceptional care in a campus-setting. Outstanding facilities and healthcare programs of note include: Orthopedic center of excellence, Outpatient surgeries at the Surgical Pavilion, The Communiy Education and Health Resource Center, Denbigh Medical Center. Located approximately 9.3 miles from CNU.
  • Information on other medical facilities managed by Bon Secours Health System can be found here.
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Note: Facilities are listed in alphabetical order for ease of reading.
Dr. Matt Halverson and Dr. Tammy Beavers
11835 Fishing Point Drive, Suite 104, Newport News
(757) 599-5588
Port Warwick Medical Arts (Sentara)
11803 Jefferson Avenue-Ste. 130, Newport News
Emergency Services
(757) 594-1920

Hampton Roads Eye Associates
Dr. Steven Spellman / Dr. Jennifer Kelsey
606 Denbigh Blvd., Newport News
Phone (757) 875-7875
Or 318 Main St., Newport News
Phone (757) 594-3700

Riverside Family Medicine Brentwood
10510 Jefferson Ave.
In Brentwood Shopping Center
(757) 594-3800
M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Newport News Health Department/ Peninsula Health Center
416 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News
(757) 594-7300
Women's Health
Center for Women's Health
12706 McManus Blvd, Newport News
(757) 874-2229
Riverside Hilton Women's Care
314 Main Street, Newport News
(757) 534-4720
Health Department
OB/Family (757) 594-7305
Free VD clinic (757) 594-7400
Riverside OB-GYN
314 Main Street, Newport News
(757) 594-3511
Planned Parenthood
910 West Mercury Blvd., Hampton
(757) 826-2079
Riverside Women's Healthcare
401 Oyster Point Road, Suite A, Newport News
(757) 249-3000
Allergy Shots
Virginia Adult and Pediatric Allergy and Asthma, Stephen W. Shield, MD & Joan L. Brauckmann, MD
11747 Jefferson Ave., Ste. 6-C, Newport News
(757) 596-8025
Ann Zilliox, MD
11835 Fishing Point Dr., Suite 107, Newport News
(757) 873-3882
Mary Immaculate MedCare
14703 Warwick Blvd., Newport News
(757) 874-1962
Fax (757) 886-6005
Planned Parenthood
910 Mercury Blvd, Hampton
(757)-826-2079
Mon. 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Tues. 12:30 - 8 p.m.
Thurs. 12 noon - 5 p.m.
F ri. 12 noon- 5 p.m.
Sat. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
MedCare Grafton
101 York Crossing Road (at Rt. 17), Grafton
(757) 886-6060
Fax (757) 898-6844
Port Warwick Medical Arts (Sentara) and ER
11803 Jefferson Avenue Ste. 130, Newport News
Emergency Services
(757) 594-1920
Medexpress
12997 Warwick Blvd., (bBeside Dairy Queen)
Open daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas
9 a.m. - 9 p.m. (757) 369-9446
Riverside Williamsburg Urgent Care
5256 John Taylor Highway, Williamsburg
(757) 220-8300
M- F 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sat 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sun 12 noon - 4 p.m.
W. Palmer Lowery, M.D.
730 Thimble Shoals Blvd. Suite 110
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 223-5700
Mon-Sat 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Closed Sunday
Patient First
611 Denbigh Blvd., Newport News
(757) 283-8300
Sentara Health Care Center
747 J Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News
(757) 599-6117
24 Hour Hotlines

The Riverside Nurse

Free health care information & physician referral
24 hours a day
(757) 594-2000, ask for The Riverside Nurse(The Riverside Nurse is provided by Riverside Health System as a service to the local community.)

Poison Control
1-800-552-6337
Virginia AIDS & STD
1-800-533-4148
Respond  (Behavior Center)
(757) 827-1001
Domestic and Dating Violence
The Virginia Family Violence and Sexual Assault Hotline
1-800-838-8238
Contact (Crisis)
(757) 245-0041
The Center (Sexual Assault)
(757) 825-2591
Transitions - Local family violence hotline, information & education services and safe havens
(757) 722-2261, Main Office
C. Waldo Scott Center
3100 Wickham Avenue, Newport News
(757) 244-9223
Weekends: No
Free Consultations: No
HELP, Inc.
Hampton, VA
(757) 850-8956
Olde Towne Medical Center
5249 Olde Towne Road, Williamsburg
Gloucester Mathews Clinic
2276 George Washington HWY
(Rt. 17), Hayes, VA
Project Care
416 J. Clyde Morris Blvd.
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 594-8413

Pharmacies
Check on any prescriptions you have to make sure you have enough until you get back home or have it transferred to a local pharmacy.
Harris Teeter
12404 Warwick Blvd.
757-595-3524
Hidenwood Pharmacy
Hidenwood Shopping Center, 12500 Warwick Blvd.
757-595-1151
Free Delivery
Glendale Pharmacy
12444 Warwick Blvd.
757-595-3355
Rite Aid
671 J Clyde Morris Blvd.
757-596-0037
Open 24 Hours
Walgreens
600 J Clyde Morris Blvd.
757-599-6477
Open 24 Hours
Walgreens
13007 Warwick Blvd.
757-599-6477
(757) 882-8800
Open 24 Hours
Walmart
12401 Jefferson Ave.
757-874-2096
 
Military Urgent Care Facilities

Langley Air Force Base
Urgent Care Center:   (757) 764-6800
Base Operator:          (757) 764-1110

Hours of Operation: Open 24 hours, 7 days a week

Pharmacy Options

Hospital Pharmacy is open Monday through Friday during regular hours 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

The BX Pharmacy is open: Monday through Friday
7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Fort Eustis
Urgent Care Center:  (757) 314-7676
Base Operator:          (757) 878-1110

Hours of Operation

Open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 6 a.m., Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Most  prescriptions will be given in the Center. Refills may be obtained through the Post Exchange Pharmacy.

Travel Health of WIlliamsburg LLC                                            
287 McLaws Circle
Williamsburg, VA
(757) 220-9008
 
416 J Clyde Morris Blvd.
Newport News, VA  23606
(757) 594-7305
Travelers' Health
Center for Disease Control