an equal opportunity university university health service we are here for you!

An Equal Opportunity University

University Health ServiceWe are here for you!

An Equal Opportunity University

University Health Service (UHS) is an on-campus medical clinic for students.

Our services include:

Primary Care ClinicWomen’s Care Clinic

Nursing ClinicBehavioral Health Clinic

What is University Health Service?

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UHS Providers• 11 Physicians

– Board certified in family practice, internal medicine, emergency medicine, med-peds, psychiatry, occupational and sports medicine.

• 6 Nurse Practitioners– Certified in family medicine, women’s

health and psychiatry.

• 10 Nurses• 7 Nursing Assistants• 1 Dietician• 2 Certified Health Educators

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Who can use UHS?

• Full-time students are automatically charged the health fee with their mandatory fees and tuition

• Students who are not automatically charged the health fee (part-time students) can choose the pay the fee by requesting the charge from the student billing office

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What is included in the Health Fee?

Unlimited office visits:• Injury (hurt)• Illness (sick)• Well-patient

physical exams

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What is included in the Health Fee?

Unlimited office visits for:• Women’s care (gynecology)

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What is included in the Health Fee?

Care in our observation room:• IV fluids• Monitored care (too sick to

go home, not sick enough for the emergency department)

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What is included in the Health Fee?

Advice from Phone Information Nurse:•Home remedies•Medical advice

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What is included in the Health Fee?

Visits with our Behavioral Health Department:•Separate, private entrance•Confidential services and sessions•Evaluation•Medication maintenance•Referral to campus and community resources

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What is included in the Health Fee?

Visits with our Health Educators:• Nutrition counseling• Tobacco treatment

counseling• Sexual health education• Access to PAWS Center,

health education resources

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What is included in the Health Fee?

On-call physician:•Medical advice by phone for emergencies after hours

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Making an appointment

For Primary Care, Women’s Health, Nursing Services and Health & Wellness, dial:(859) 323-APPT (2778)

For Behavioral Health, dial:(859) 323-5511

Online Self Scheduling is now available for students via their Link Blue account

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Clinic Hours

Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Summer and when school is not in session: Monday – Friday

8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

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What should I bring to my appointment?

Don’t forget:•Immunization record (copy or picture is OK)•UK Student ID card•Health insurance card

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What is NOT included in the Health Fee?

The health fee is designed to cover primary care and preventive medicine. Items not covered by the health fee include:

• Diagnostic testing (X-rays, most lab tests)• Hospitalization• After hours care: Urgent Treatment, Emergency Room• Surgical procedures• Referrals to specialists• Prescriptions• Vaccines

This is why you must have health insurance.

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Why should I use UHS with my health fee?

• Least expensive choice• Same-day or next-day appointments• Familiar with student questions and issues• Close to my office to ask questions!

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Resources for Students:UHS Website

ukhealthcare.uky.edu/uhs• Clinic Information• Health Fee & Billing Policies• Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure

Protocol• Insurance• Medical Records• Upcoming Events• Frequently Asked Questions

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Get your smart phone ready!

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Cheese! (Take my picture!)Primary and women’s care appointments: (859) 323-APPT (2778)

Behavioral health appointments: (859) 323-5511

Phone Information Nurse: (859) 323-INFO (4636)

On call physician for after hours emergencies: (859) 323-5321

Compliance fax: (859) 257-9809

www.ukhealthcare.uky.edu/uhs