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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
