University Health Service

830 South Limestone Street(Between Charles T. Wethington Building and the

Kentucky Clinic)

What Is University Health Service?

University Health Service (UHS) is an on-campus clinic available for student use.

Our services include:Primary Care ClinicWomen’s Care ClinicNursing ClinicBehavioral Health Clinic

Who can use UHS?

• Full-time students are assessed the health fee with their mandatory fees and tuition.

• Part-time students can voluntarily pay the health fee or be seen on a fee for service basis.

• Summer coverage available with optional health fee or on a fee for service basis.

2014-2015 Health Fee: $175/semester

What does the Health Fee Cover?

Unlimited office visits for:

• Injury or illness• Allergy injections• Well-patient, travel,

and employment physical exams

• Women’s care (gynecology)

• Observation room care

• Phone information nurse

• On-call physician for emergency after hours

• Limited medications • Behavioral Health office

visits• Access to health

education resources • Health education and

wellness services: Nutrition Counseling Tobacco Treatment

Counseling Sexual Health Education

Session

What is NOT covered under 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

Students are encouraged to have health insurance to cover these expenses.

Clinic Hours

Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Saturday: 9 – 11 a.m.

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

8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

On Call Physician:Available by calling 859-323-5321 for urgent

or emergent situations after clinic hours.

Making an Appointment

Same day appointments usually available

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

• For Behavioral Health, dial: 859-323-5511

• Make an appointment online via link blue Access link blue via www.uky.edu (UK issued user

name/password)

UHS Providers• 11 Physicians

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

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

and psychiatry.

• 11 Nurses• 6 Nursing Assistants• 1 Dietician• 2 Certified Health Educators

Phone Information Nurse

859-323-INFO (4636)• Available from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Offers:• Home treatment recommendations• Triages medical issues• Makes appointments to be seen by clinician• Calls to inform patients of lab results

PAWS CenterPromoting & Achieving Wellness for Students

The PAWS Center assists students in reducing their health risks through education, goal setting, lifestyle coaching, outreach events and support services. We value health and wellness for academic success and strive to promote a healthy lifestyle for students!

The center is located on the first floor of UHS and offers the following:

• Health education literature and resources including info about nutrition, quitting tobacco and sexual health.

• Health education models.• Health education and wellness programs.• Student peer health educators.• Computer and internet access.

Insurance: UK Sponsored Plan• Annual premium for a student is $2,022

– Spouse and Dependentplans available

• Payable in five (5) installments throughout the year

• Plan year runs August 26 - August 25• On-site Insurance Coordinator can help!

Emily Duncan

859-218-3208

Meet Emily at the UHS table on the patio for specific info and handouts.

Resources for Students:UHS Website

ukhealthcare.uky.edu/uhs

• Clinic Information• Health Fee & Billing Policies• Insurance• Medical Records• Upcoming Events• Student Pharmacy• Frequently Asked Questions

Important Phone Numbers to Remember

APPOINTMENT LINE: 859-323-2778 (APPT)

PIN (PATIENT INFO NURSE): 859-323-4636 (INFO)

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: 859-323-5511

ON CALL PHYSICIAN:859-323-5321

www.ukhealthcare.uky.edu/uhs