First Care at University of Louisville Hospital — Downtown Louisville
530 S Jackson St, Louisville, KY 40202
Hours of Operation
Services Available
Accepted Insurance
About This Location
First Care at University of Louisville Hospital is a UofL Health Urgent Care clinic — the walk-in urgent care brand of UofL Health (University of Louisville Health), the academic medical system of the University of Louisville. UofL Health operates UofL Hospital (the region's only Level I trauma center and academic medical center), Jewish Hospital (home to the world's first successful human heart transplant), Mary & Elizabeth Hospital, UofL Health – Peace Hospital, and multiple specialty and community clinics. UofL Health Urgent Care provides walk-in treatment for minor injuries, respiratory illness, UTIs, rashes, lacerations, sprains, and allergic reactions, with on-site digital X-ray, lab testing, COVID/flu testing, sports physicals, and DOT physicals. Most major commercial insurance plans, Medicare, Medicaid (Kentucky Medicaid/KyHealth), Humana, Anthem, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, and Tricare are accepted. Located in Downtown Louisville, the clinic operates 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM on weekdays. Patients have direct referral access to UofL Hospital and the UofL Health academic system.
About Downtown Louisville
Downtown Louisville is the urban core of Kentucky's largest city, centered on Main Street and 4th Street Live (a major entertainment district), the Louisville Waterfront Park along the Ohio River, NuLu (New Louisville Arts District on East Market Street with restaurants, galleries, and boutiques), the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory, Muhammad Ali Center, Yum! Center (Louisville Cardinals, concerts), Kentucky International Convention Center, and the historic Theater District. Downtown hosts major employers including Norton Healthcare, Humana, PNC Bank, and LG&E/KU Energy, with a growing residential population of young professionals and downtown dwellers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is UofL Health Urgent Care part of the University of Louisville?
Yes — UofL Health is the academic medical system of the University of Louisville, operating UofL Hospital (the region's only Level I trauma center), Jewish Hospital (site of the world's first successful human heart transplant), Mary & Elizabeth Hospital, and multiple specialty and community clinics. UofL Health Urgent Care visits include access to the full UofL academic health system.
Do I need an appointment?
No — walk-ins are welcome. Online check-in through MyUofLHealth patient portal may reduce wait times.
What insurance do you accept?
Most major commercial insurance plans, Medicare, Medicaid (Kentucky/KyHealth), Humana, Anthem, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, and Tricare are accepted.
What are First Care at University of Louisville Hospital hours?
Weekday hours are 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM, with weekend hours Closed Saturday and Closed Sunday.
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