Who can use UHS?
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Transcript of Who can use UHS?
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.
2018-2019 Health Fee: $175/semester
Clinic HoursMonday – Friday: 8a-6p
Saturday: 9a – 11a
Summer and when school is not in session:Monday – Friday: 8a – 4:30p
On Call Physician:Available by calling 859-323-5321 for urgent issues after clinic hours.
What Is University Health Service?• University Health Service is an on-campus clinic available
for student use.
– Our services include:• Primary Care Clinic• Gynecology/Genitourinary Care Clinic• Nursing Clinic• Behavioral Health Clinic• Health Education and Wellness Services
What does the Health Fee Cover?Unlimited office visits for:• Injury or illness• Allergy injections• Well-patient, travel, and employment
physical exams• Gynecology/Genitourinary• 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 Health and Wellness Coaching 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• 11 Physicians
– Board certified in family practice, internal medicine, emergency medicine, med-peds, psychiatry, occupational medicine, and sports medicine.
• 9 Nurse Practitioners– Certified in family medicine, women’s health
and psychiatry.• 11 Nurses• 10 Clinical Service Technicians• 3 Health Educators • 1 Registered Dietitian
Phone Information Nurse859-323-INFO (4636)• Available from 8:00am -4:30pm
Offers:• Home treatment recommendations• Triages medical issues• Schedule appointments• Calls to inform patients of lab results
Health Education and Wellness Services
The mission of the Wellness Team is to provide inclusive, innovative, evidence-based health promotion programs and resources that promote optimal physical,
mental, and social health.
•Clinical Services for Nutrition, Tobacco Treatment, Sexual Health, and Health & Wellness Coaching•Health Educators and Dietitian•Health Education and Wellness Campus Outreach Programs•Student Peer Health Educators•Student Health Advisory Council (SHAC) •Well Kentucky Campus Partner
Making an Appointment• Make an appointment online via Link Blue
Access Link Blue via www.uky.edu (UK issued username/password)
• For Primary Care, Gynecology/Genitourinary Care, Nursing Services and Health & Wellness: 859-323-APPT (2778)
• For Behavioral Health: 859-323-5511
Vaccinations• University of Kentucky requires Quadrivalent Meningitis (Men ACWY) vaccine for all students
living in campus housing with the second vaccine being on or after the 16th birthday.
• The University of Kentucky strongly recommends that all incoming students be immunized before enrollment against the following illnesses:
Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Polio, Varicella, Tetanus/Tdap, Diphtheria, Pertussis, Hepatitis B, HPV and both Quadrivalent Meningitis (Men ACWY) & Meningitis B Vaccine
Immunization records can be received in two 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 [email protected]
UK Student Health Coverage Plan
• 2019-2020 premium for a student per semester• Fall 2019- $1053• Spring/Summer 2020- $1720• Spouse and Dependent coverage available
• Monthly payments available (additional fee)• Compare SHP to your current plan: affordable in-network deductibles, local
providers, prescription coverage, preventive care• On-site SHP Office can help: (859)-218-3208 or [email protected]• Find more information and enrollment links at uky.myahpcare.com
Important phone numbers: 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
UHS PHARMACY:859-257-6451
Resources for Students & Parents:UHS Website
ukhealthcare.uky.edu/uhs
• Clinic Information• Health Fee & Billing Policies• Student Coverage Plan• Medical Records• Health Education & Wellness• Student Pharmacy• Frequently Asked Questions
