Student Health Care
Primary health care for Berea College students is provided by White House Clinics. There are eight offices in the region and students may be seen at any location. Most students will find it convenient to go to Berea Primary Care which is located in CHI St. Joseph Berea Hospital near the college's campus.
Students are entitled to unlimited visits at White House Clinics for no additional charge each term after the required health fee has been paid. Students’ dependents may utilize the clinic for an additional health fee (also must be paid each term).
For more information visit Health Care for Students in the Student Handbook and visit the White House Clinics website.
Questions about student insurance? New Policy information coming soon!
Need help with insurance coverage? Please contact Campus Life at 859-985-3290 or email campuslife@berea.edu.
Emergencies
If a situation is deemed a health/illness emergency, please call 911 and seek care at the St. Joseph Berea Hospital Emergency Room. Emergency room expenses not covered by insurance are the student/patient’s responsibility.
Ambulance
If a student has an emergency while in Berea and is unable to get to the clinic or hospital, an ambulance should be called through 911. As soon as possible, Public Safety (ext. 3333) or a member of Residence Life staff should also be contacted to further assist as needed. The student is responsible for the ambulance charge.
Off-Campus Emergencies
When a health emergency arises during approved off-campus activities, please call 911 and contact medical providers at White House Clinics if at all possible. When the emergency is such that the student can safely be brought back to campus, they will be placed in the care of the medical staff at White House Clinics. When an emergency is such that the student cannot be brought back to campus safely, the student shall be cared for at the nearest appropriate facility.
Services Provided
- acute care (sore throats, urinary tract infections, bronchitis, sexually transmitted diseases, etc.)
- chronic care (diabetes, high blood pressure, etc.)
- screenings/health maintenance (pap smears, sports and other physicals, health education, and flu vaccinations,etc.)
Tetanus boosters, meningitis, hepatitis A & B, and various other immunizations necessary for travel to certain countries are provided by White House Clinics to patients at cost.
Allergy injections ordered by an allergist are administered to students during regular clinic hours at no charge. Tuberculosis (TB) screening is also provided.
White House Clinics has a strong network for specialty care and provides referrals for various procedures, tests, specialists and sub-specialists that are not covered by the student health fee and may be charged to the student’s insurance including:
- x-rays,
- medically necessary diagnostic studies (MRI, CT Scan, etc.)
- other tests as determined
- specialty physicians as medically warranted
Prescriptions are not covered by the College health-insurance policy.
Dental Services
Dental Services provided by White House Clinics to Berea College Students, includes the following treatments:
- Emergency Dental Evaluation -dental examination for toothache, fractured teeth, pain, swelling, oral trauma, etc.
- Comprehensive Examination -x-rays, oral examination, diagnosis and treatment planning
- Periodic Examination -6 month and/or 12 month exams and cleanings
- Restorative procedures -fillings completed with either amalgam (silver) or composite (tooth color) materials
- Extractions -including simple and some surgical extraction
- Root Canal Therapy -limited to anterior and premolar
- Post-Operative Dental Care
- Oral Cancer Screening
- Dental Prophylaxis -routine cleanings
- Periodontal Scaling and Root Planing -deep cleanings below the gum line for patients diagnosed with gum disease
- Periodontal Maintenance -follow up exams after Scaling and Root Planing appointments
- Sealants
- Fluoride Varnishes
- Patient Education and Case Management
Student Insurance
Questions about student insurance? New Policy information coming soon!
For more information or help with insurance coverage, please contact Campus Life at 859-985-3290 or email campuslife@berea.edu.
Health Fee
Berea College provides primary care and dental coverage to ALL students, regardless of insurance coverage through our White House Clinic providers. This means students can regularly see a physician and dentist on campus to help maintain their health.
For more information or help with insurance coverage, please contact Campus Life at 859-985-3290 or email campuslife@berea.edu.
Resources
- Whitehouse Clinic: Information on this clinic for the underserved populations in Berea, Richmond, and Mckee, Ky.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: The lead federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people- at home and abroad, providing credible information to enhance health decisions, and promoting health through strong partnerships. CDC serves as the national focus for developing and applying disease prevention and control, environmental health, and health promotion and education activities designed to improve the health of the people of the United States.
- Eat Right!: Information from the American Dietetic Association. Your link to nutrition and health.
- Addiction Assistance: Connecting people with the resources and tools they need to recover from opioid addiction
- Family Doctor: Health information for the whole family from the American Academy of Family Physicians
- Madison County Health Department
- Managing Contraception: Information on contraception
- Planned Parenthood: Information on gynecologic and obstetric care nationally and locally.
- WebMD: Information on any medical condition.
Contact Us
305 Estill Street | Berea, KY 40404 | 859-986-1415 | whitehouseclinics.com
Location: 2nd Floor CHI Saint Joseph Hospital through the main hospital entryway (not through the Emergency Room entrance).