What Is University Health Service?

Clinic HoursMonday – Friday: 8a-6p

Saturday: 9a – 11p

Summer and when school is not in session: Monday – Friday 8a – 4p

On Call Physician:Available by calling 859-323-5324 for urgent issues after

clinic hours.

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.

2016-2017 Health Fee: $175/semester

Making an Appointment• Make an appointment online via Link Blue Access Link Blue via www.uky.edu (UK issued username/password)

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

• For Behavioral Health: 859-323-5511

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.

UHS Providers• 14 Physicians

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

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

• 8 Nurses• 7 Clinical Service Technicians• 3 Certified Health Educators • 1 Registered Dietitian

Phone Information Nurse859-323-INFO (4636)• Available from 8:00am -4:30pm

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

Health Education and Wellness Services

The mission of the PAWS Team is to provide inclusive, innovative, evidence-based health promotion programs and resources that promote optimal physical, mental, and social health.

• Certified health educators• Resources about nutrition, quitting tobacco, and sexual health• Health education and wellness programs• Student peer health educators• Close collaboration with WellKentucky

WellKentucky

Vision WellKentucky fosters holistic wellness by developing informed, empowered

and academically successful UK students. 

Mission To promote lifelong holistic wellness among UK students through

engagement, collaboration and the development of inclusive evidence-based initiatives that strengthen and improve health behaviors. 

Vaccinations• University of Kentucky requires Meningitis vaccine for all students living in campus housing.

• The University of Kentucky strongly recommends that all incoming students be immunized before enrollment (either through vaccination or naturally acquired immunity) against the following illnesses:

Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Polio, Varicella, Tetanus/Tdap, Diphtheria, Pertussis, Hepatitis B, Meningococcal Meningitis, and HPV.

Immunization records can be received in three ways:

1. Log in to https://myuk.uky.edu/irj/portal, My Info, Student Services, Student health to access the online patient portal for University Health Service (student health). click on “upload” and follow the instructions (This must be done by the student using their Link Blue ID).2. Email a scanned copy to uhsmedicalrecords@uky.edu3. Bring a copy of immunization records to first clinic visit.

UK Student Health Coverage Plan

• Annual premium for a student is $2,166 (August 15th -August 14th)– Other coverage purchase options available

• Fall Semester only--$823• Spring/Summer semesters combined--$1343

– Spouse and Dependent coverage available

• Monthly payments available (additional fee)• Compare SHP to your current plan: deductibles as low as $100, local

providers, prescription coverage, preventive care• On-site SHP Office can help: (859)-218-3208 or

studenthealthplan@uky.edu

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

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