Teen Age Medical Service (TAMS)
What we do
Confidential. Respectful. Non-judgmental. These are just a few words that describe TAMS.
TAMS is a clinic where young people between the ages of 10 and 22 can get expert health care that is designed just for them. Located in an old house just north of the hospital, TAMS is a comfortable, welcoming clinic that helps young people with an array of issues including:
- Colds, coughs, sore throats
- Injuries
- Asthma
- Acne, skin problems
- STI testing and treatment
- Birth control
- Pregnancy testing and counseling
- HIV/AIDS assessment
- Immunizations
- Physicals for school, work or camp
- Mental health services to help with stress, depression, families and relationships
- Health Education
The staff at TAMS understands that teen health care includes being open to talking with teens about the many different things going on in their lives. TAMS works with both parents and teens to take care of all of your health care needs. Everybody is welcome at TAMS. TAMS accepts most insurance plans and has a sliding fee scale and other payment options for teens without insurance.
What happens when a teen comes to TAMS?
When a young person comes to TAMS, they are greeted by staff who enjoy working with teens. Patients are welcomed and registered by the staff at the front desk. Registration includes providing basic information, discussing health insurance or other payment options.
Patients at TAMS fill out forms about their health history. This is important so that the health care provider can give you the best care possible. Sometimes the questions seem personal, but it’s important to be honest. Remember, the staff at TAMS is here to help you, not judge you.
During the exam, teens usually meet with both a nurse and a health care provider like a doctor or a nurse practioner. The health care provider and the nurses are both important to making sure that teens get great care at TAMS. The kind of exam you have depends on your reason for coming to TAMS. TAMS staff is great at answering questions and anticipating concerns that teenagers have. We always work to make patients as comfortable as possible in our clinic.
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Hours
9 a. m. – 5 p. m. Monday through Friday
9 a. m. – 9 p. m. most Wednesdays
Where We Are
TAMS is located in a comfortable old house that has been converted into a medical clinic. We are located a ½ block North of Children's – Minneapolis (Map):
TAMS - Teen Age Medical Service
2425 Chicago Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Phone…(612) 813-6125
Fax….…(612) 813-6959

Are you curious about what Teen Age Medical Service at Children's can do for you or your teen? Take a video tour of TAMS with some of our peer educators.
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