Medical

Campus Health Center (Allendale)


The Campus Health Center on the Allendale campus provides convenient medical care for GVSU students and faculty through the University of Michigan-Metro Health. Medical staff include physicians and mid-level providers. 

  • Sick visits
  • Primary and Preventative care
  • Women's Health
  • Sexual Health
  • LGBTQA+ Health
  • Sports Medicine
  • Immunizations
  • Specialist Referrals
  • Mental Health Care
  • Allergy Care
  • Telehealth

Family Health Center (Downtown)


The GVSU Family Health Center, operated by the Kirkhof College of Nursing, provides accessible, quality healthcare through an academic nurse-managed approach. Located five minutes from the GVSU Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids campus, free parking is available. 

  • Same Day Sick Visits/Convenience Appointments
  • Primary and Preventative Care
  • Student Health / Uninsured Student Care
  • Women’s Health
  • Sexual Health
  • LGBTQA+ Health
  • Nutrition Counseling
  • Immunizations, Allergy Shots & Travel Clinics
  • Pediatrics
  • Specialist Referrals
  • Telehealth

Injury Care Clinic (Allendale)


The Injury Care Clinic administers care to injured GVSU students, staff, and community members through a partnership with GVSU Recreation & Wellness, Athletic Training, and Metro Health Sports Medicine. In order to best serve the Grand Valley community, the Injury Care Clinic will operate on a "first come, first serve" basis. Clinic services include:

  • Injury Evaluation
  • Treatment and Rehabilitation of Injuries
  • Preventative Measures
  • Basic Taping upon Request
  • Acute Injury Care
  • Stretching Techniques
  • Professional Referrals
  • Availability of Supplies  

Free Clinics or Community Health Options

Ottawa County

Kent County

Ottawa County

Department of Public Health

Various office locations.

  • Provides sexual health services (birth control options, STI testing, breast and cervical cancer screenings and other sexual health concerns).
    • No parental consent is required and all services are confidential.
  • Cost: Services are offered on a sliding fee scale, based on income. Services will not be denied, due to inability to pay or a lack of health insurance.
  • Call preferred office location to make an appointment.
  • Visit the Ottawa County Department of Public Health website for more information. 

City on a Hill 

100 Pine Street #175, Zeeland, MI 49464

  • Provides free medical care for illnesses and minor injuries for uninsured or underinsured people at Tuesday evening and Thursday morning clinics. Qualified, volunteer medical staff administer care. Services include: Women’s Health for uninsured and underinsured women on the third Thursday of the month including pelvic exams, clinical breast exams and general wellness exam.
  • Free! 
  • Call (616) 748-6009 to schedule an appointment.
  • Visit the City on a Hill website for more information.

Holland Community Health Clinic

336 S. River Holland, Michigan 49423

  • Provides high-quality, culturally sensitive, health care for men, women and children, regardless of insurance status.
  • Cost: Sliding scale available, call for information.
  • To schedule an appointment, call (616) 394-3788.
  • Visit the Holland Community Health Clinic website for more information. 

InterCare Community Health Network

Variety of locations

  • Provides affordable, accessible care. No matter who you are, where you live, what you earn, or if you have insurance or not. Services include sick visits, well check ups, and a variety of other services.
  • Cost: Sliding scale available, call for information.
  • Provides transportation services at some locations. Call and ask for more information about how to receive this service and if it is available in your area.
  • To make an appointment, call (855) 869-6900.
  • Visit the InterCare Community Health Network website for more information.

University of Michigan-Metro Health

11160 W.J. Presley Pkwy, Allendale Charter Twp, MI 49401

  • Provides services for acute and chronic illnesses, fracture care, gynecological exams/pap smears, minor surgery/lacerations, wellness and preventative medicine, women’s health, well-baby/child examinations, and laboratory services. 
  • Same-day sick appointments available 
  • To schedule an appointment, call 
  • Visit the University of Michigan-Metro Health Allendale website for more information. 

Kent County

Options coming soon! 

For more options, visit the Free Clinic Directory. 


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