Transylvania provides a combination of services to meet students’ basic health care needs.
A
registered nurse is on campus Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. to provide
routine care and first-aid treatment. The health office also serves as a resource
center for health-related topics and referral to other health services, including
the University’s counseling services. The office is in the back lobby
of Forrer Hall across from the Department of Public Safety.
Additional health resources are readily available, but students or their health insurance providers must cover the fee for these services.
Hospitals and Emergency Care
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Lexington has many fine private hospitals and a major regional medical center
at the University of Kentucky. Students requiring acute emergency care are
usually sent to Samaritan Hospital, eight blocks from campus. Emergency care
is minutes away through the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Fire Department’s
paramedic squads, and each Resident Assistant is trained in basic first aid
and CPR.
Student Health Insurance
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Transylvania students may purchase an accident and illness insurance plan
that is advertised by the University, or they can be covered under their family’s
plan. The University strongly recommends that each student have health insurance
coverage, be aware of any restrictions, and have a copy of their current insurance
card.
Wellness Programs
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All students are encouraged to participate in activities that promote wellness.
To help them achieve a balance between academics, social activities, and physical
well-being, Transylvania offers health education programs (stress reduction),
organized physical activities (aerobics and intramural sports), and classroom
courses (Lifetime Fitness).
