Campus Life at Union College

Campus Health Services

Living a Healthy Life

Union College Health Center
Sandra Nickell, R.N.
College Nurse
Phone: (606) 546-1301
Email: snickell@unionky.edu
Hours: Mondays 9AM-11:30AM, Wednesdays 1PM-3PM, Thursdays from 9AM-11:30AM
Location: Pfeiffer Hall

Mandatory Immunizations

All resident and international students must provide a certificate detailing immunization status.

Required for enrollment:

A current tetanus shot (within 10 years)
Two MMR (measles) injections
PPD (tuberculosis) is required for any student who has been out of the United States for over 30 consecutive days.
International students must have a PPD (Tuberculosis) within the last year.

Services Provided

Treatment of minor illnesses and injuries
Referrals to doctors and dentists as needed
Physicals
Labwork (urinalysis, hemoglobin, blood sugar, pregnancy, STD and HIV testing)
Pap exams
Monitoring of medical conditions and health education resource.

A nominal fee is charged for some services and supplies which can be applied to the student's College account.

Important Insurance Information

All full-time students who do not have health insurance coverage through their parents and/or a private plan will be enrolled in a Student Health Insurance program provided by the College. Participation in the insurance plan is mandatory unless the student can provide proof that other insurance is in force. The premium will automatically be charged to the student’s account. The insurance is designed to complement normal services provided through the Student Health Center. Students are required to return either a completed Student Health Insurance waiver form indicating proof of insurance, or payment to the College for the insurance plan. The insurance plan year is 12 months, from August 1 to July 31st.

Community Health

Barbourville Family Health Center
215 N. Allison Avenue
Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Staffed by five doctors and a nurse practitioner who offer special rates for Union students.

Knox County General Hospital
1 Hospital Drive, Barbourville
(606) 546-4175

Baptist Regional Medical Center
Cumberland Falls Road, Corbin
(606) 528-1212

Knox Family Medicine
602 Knox St., Barbourville
Clinic Hours: Monday through Saturday 9AM-5PM
Walk-ins welcome.

Dr. Paul Pedersen (M.D.)
Dr. James West (M.D.)
546-6027, extension 9 (appointments)

Ms. Anne Pedersen, Physical Therapist
546-6027, extension 15

Counseling Services

Counseling and psychological services are provided for Union College students and include personal consultation for emotional, interpersonal, family and social concerns, as well as emergency referrals to local area health resources when needed.

Joni Caldwell, Ph.D.
Coordinator of Counseling Services
Sharp Academic Center, Room 3222
Campus Phone: (606) 546-1225
Emergency number: (606) 627-6323
jcaldwell@unionky.edu

Counseling website:
http://mars.unionky.edu/psychology/counseling