University of Kentucky - Student Affairs, University Health Service

Student Health

Workers Care

Employee Health

Clinical Services
Services Covered by the Health Fee
Services Provided on a Fee-for-Service Basis Only
Services Not Provided
After-hours or Emergency Care

Clinical Services Covered by the Health Fee
Unlimited visits with the medical staff for illness or injury

Gynecology services (appointments for routine annual exams should be made at least two weeks in advance)

Well-patient physical examinations needed to complete required forms for outside agencies

Some medications prescribed by the Health Service clinicians for acute illness, e.g., decongestants, cough medicines, antacids and some antibiotics

Observation beds are available for students who need short-term medical observation. Overnight care is not provided.

Allergy injections can be administered by Health Service nursing staff. Hours are from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and 1:30 to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Antigens must be brought to UHS by the student along with written instructions from the allergist. Instructions must include the dosage schedule, an identifying label that includes the patient's name and vial number, and the physician's name and address. Any changes in the dosage schedule require written authorization from the allergist.

Tuberculin skin testing administration and serum giving and/or evaluation of the TB questionnaire.

Immunizations Students may receive the MMR, Tdap, Pertussis, Hepatitis B series, HPV and/or the Meningitis vaccines, as well as others, but must pay for the cost of these vaccines.

Mental health appointments may be made by calling 323-5511. The professionals in the Mental Health Service have experience in dealing with a wide range of emotional problems. Drug and alcohol abuse counseling is also available. All discussions are confidential. Spouses are not eligible for this service.

Health education classes on sexual health are conducted several times a week and are required for women who wish to begin using prescription contraceptives. Counseling on nutritional concerns such as weight control, eating disorders and sports nutrition is available by appointment. Other educational services are also available (see health education & promotion page).

Public health activities are carried out by University Health Service staff for both routine and emergency public health functions for the campus.

An on-call Health Service Physician is available for telephone consultation for urgent situations at all hours when the Health Service is closed. The on-call physician cannot make appointments for students to be seen at the Health Service. The physician may be reached by calling the Medical Center paging operator at 323-5321, and asking for the on-call physician for Student Health.

Other Services Provided or Available on a Fee-for-Service Basis (Not Covered by the Health Fee)
Accident/injury care requiring a minor surgical procedure
Example: suturing of laceration; casting of a simple fracture

Outpatient surgery--Example: incision and drainage of an abscess; biopsy

Colposcopy

Cost of some laboratory tests; any elective lab tests or X-rays

Cost of oral contraceptive pills

Cost of some prescriptions for medication

Cost of immunization vaccines

Services not Provided

Diagnostic X-rays and tests such as contrast studies, Magnetic Resonance
Imaging (MRI), and Computerized Axial Tomography (CAT) scans

Cost for most lab testing

Cost for referrals to outside consultants

Prenatal and obstetrical care

Skin tests for allergies

Refraction for glasses or contacts

Dental care. Oral health care can be obtained from the UK College of Dentistry. For
information call 323-9707. After hours call the UK Hospital at 323-5321 and ask for the
on-call dentist.

Hospitalization and related expenses. All hospital charges are billed to the student or his/her insurance carrier. Students who have been hospitalized may return to the Health Service for follow-up care.

Care for children of students

After-hours or emergency care

A University Health Service physician takes calls from home for urgent situations. The physician is available for telephone consultation only and cannot make appointments. This physician can be contacted by calling the Medical Center paging operator at 323-5321 and asking for the on-call physician for Student Health.

For emergencies or during the hours UHS is not open, a student can go to an urgent treatment center, the UK Hospital Emergency Department or the UK Good Samaritan Emergency Department, or the appropriate emergency facility for his/her location. However, students ARE FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE for medical care received outside the Health Service. No referral from the Health Service is needed.