University Health Service 830 South Limestone Street (Between Charles T. Wethington Building and the Kentucky Clinic)
Aug 07, 2015
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• Health education and
wellness services: Nutrition Counseling Tobacco Treatment
Counseling Sexual Health Education
Sessions
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 HoursMonday – 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 859-323-5324 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 &
Wellness, dial: 859-323-APPT (2778)
• For Behavioral Health, dial: 859-323-5511
• Make an appointment on-line 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. - 4:30pm
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
• Monthly payments available• Plan year runs August 26th-August 25th
• On-site Insurance Coordinator can help!Emily Duncan859-218-3208
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:859-323-5324
www.ukhealthcare.uky.edu/uhs