University Health Service (UHS) is an on-campus clinic available to full-time UK students who pay a health fee each semester. The health fee covers unlimited primary care visits, women's health services, behavioral health visits, wellness programs, and more. Part-time students can pay the health fee or pay per visit. The fee does not cover diagnostic tests, hospitalization, prescriptions, or specialist visits, so students are encouraged to have additional health insurance. UHS has physicians, nurses, and other staff available weekdays from 8am to 6pm and Saturday mornings, with an on-call physician after hours. Students can make same-day appointments by phone or online.

1. 830 South Limestone Street
(Between Charles T. Wethington Building and the Kentucky Clinic)

2. What Is University Health Service?
University Health Service (UHS) is an on-campus clinic
available for student use.
Our services include:
Primary Care Clinic
Women’s Care Clinic
Nursing Clinic
Behavioral Health Clinic

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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.

6. 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 859-323-5324 for urgent or emergent
situations after clinic hours.

7. 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)

8. 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

9. 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

10. PAWS Center
Promoting & 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.

11. Insurance: UK Sponsored Plan
• Annual premium for a student is $2,022
– Spouse and Dependent
plans available
• Monthly payments available
• Plan year runs August 26th-August 25th
• 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.

12. 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

13. 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