Community Health Care

University of Washington Tacoma (UWT) has established its first Student Health Services in partnership with Franciscan Medical Group, providing essential healthcare support for students on campus. Located in Laborers Hall, the facility is designed to address minor ailments and injuries, offering primary and preventive healthcare at no cost in most cases. The Student Health Services aims to enhance the overall student experience by ensuring that healthcare needs are met alongside academic pursuits. With an advanced registered nurse practitioner and a licensed practical nurse on-site, the facility represents a significant step towards improving health resources for the growing student population at UWT. Generated from the website

Franciscan Heart & Vascular Associates at St. Joseph is dedicated to delivering high quality, compassionate care to Tacoma and nearby communities. Visit us at 1802 S. Yakima Ave. or call (253) 627-1244 for more information.

Gopi Dandamudi, MD, FHRS, is a board certified cardiologist who strives to deliver comprehensive care to patients locally with both immediacy and quality.A specialist in cardiac electrophysiology, Dr. Dandamudi performs complex ablations (AF and VT) and all types of device implants. He has a special medical interest in His bundle pacing and offers comprehensive management strategies for atrial fibrillation. Dr. Dandamudi tailors treatments through shared decision making based on each individual's needs and long-term goals. His personal philosophy of care is to always treat others with the utmost dignity and respect that his own family members would expect. Dr. Dandamudi is a Fellow of the Heart Rhythm Society; member of the American College of Cardiology; and Vice-chair, CME education Committee, Heart Rhythm Society.