Health Care Service Providers

Baby Health Services

1590 Harrodsburg Road
Lexington, KY 40503
859-278-1781
Hours: Mon.-Fri. (7:30 a.m.-noon)
Closed when Fayette County Schools are closed due to the weather

Services:

• Pediatric health care for children, birth-17 years old with no insurance

• Sick patients on a walk-in basis, beginning at 7:30 a.m.

• Well-child visits (physicals, immunizations, etc.) by appointment only

• Pharmacy on-site

• Dental services on Mondays (must be established patients)

Referral/Participation Criteria:

• Will see patients from outside of Fayette County

• Cannot have medical card or any form of insurance

• Social Security number and vaccine record required (alternately a passport and birth certificate may be supplied) for verification of benefits; bring card to first visit

Fees/Insurance:

• No fee

Bluegrass Community Health Center

1306 Versailles Road, Suite 120
Lexington, KY 40504
859-259-2635
Hours: Mon.-Thu. (8 a.m.-8 p.m.); Fri. (8 a.m.-5 p.m.); Sat. (8 a.m.-4 p.m. walk in only)

151 N. Eagle Creek Drive, Suite 220
Lexington, KY 40509
859-263-2507
Hours: Mon.-Fri. (9 a.m.-5 p.m.)

Services:

• Primary care for adults and children

• Immunizations provided (free for children)

• Bilingual and interpreting services

• Free HIV testing

• Dental vouchers for UK Dental Clinic ($100 of visit covered, after visit to BCHC)

Referral/Participation Criteria:

• Will see patients from outside Fayette County

• Walk-ins accepted, but appointments are preferred

• Will accept people who are unemployed.

• Verification of income required at visit (pay stubs, disability stubs, unemployment verification, last year’s W2 or spouse’s pay stubs)

Fees/Insurance:

• Fees based on sliding Scale, however, a $25 fee is required regardless of circumstances

• Accepts Medicaid, Medicare and some private insurance

Health Kentucky (Kentucky Physicians Care Program)

1-800-633-8100

Services:

• Provides non-emergency health care services

Referral/Participation criteria:

• Kentuckians who are uninsured and below federal poverty guidelines

• Providers are located throughout Kentucky. Patients call 1-800-633-8100 for a referral.

Fees/Insurance:

• No fee

The Hope Center Health Clinic

360 W. Loudon Ave.
Lexington, KY 40508
859-252-7881
Hours: Mon.-Fri. (8 a.m.-4 p.m.); Call for appointment time.

Services:

• Primary care for adults

• Prescriptions (including medication for asthma and diabetes)

Referral/Participation criteria:

• By appointment only

• Serves homeless individuals who do not have access to any other healthcare – no insurance, Medicare or Medicaid.

Fees/Insurance:

• No fee 

Kentucky Vision Project

P.O. Box 1422
Frankfort, KY 40602
1-800-320-2406 or 502-227-7981
Services:

• Eye exams and glasses to low-income Kentuckians of all ages

Referral/Participation Criteria:

• Income based. Patient must fill out an application to determine if patient qualifies.

• Participating doctors/clinics throughout Kentucky

Fees/Insurance:

• No fee. However, a $25 donation is requested.

Healthfirst Bluegrass

• 650 Newtown Pike (dental only) (859) 288-2417

• 496 Southland Dr. (dental and medical) (859) 721-2730

• 1640 Bryan Station Rd. (medical only) (859) 721-5666

General Assistance: 859-288-2425

Appointments for those homeless or with no income: 859-288-2334 or 859-288-2408 no longer valid numbers

Hours for Medical Clinic, Dental Clinic, and Pharmacy:

• Mon-Fri (8 a.m.-4:30.)

• Walk-ins accepted for pap, birth control, and breast exam at Southland locations on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Must be there by 7:30 a.m. to register for that day.

Services:

• Sick Child Care

• Well-child examinations

• Sports physicals

• Pap smears

• Family planning services

• Vision and hearing tests

• Lead screening

• Sickle Cell testing

• Physicals

• Pharmacy on site

• Adult care for individuals 21 and over

• Breast and cervical cancer screening

• Care for acute and chronic illnesses with referrals to income-based specialists, if needed

• Dental services for children and adults

• Developmental testing for children under age 6

• Referrals for nutrition counseling and other Health Department services

• Pediatric services for children birth to 20

• Obstetrics at Southland Location

Referral/Participation Criteria:

• Appointments required for medical appointments

• Appointments preferred for dental appointments, but some walk-in availability

• Children and adolescents under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian

• If child is in custody of a guardian, proof of guardianship must be provided on the first visit

• Proof of income is required to qualify for a sliding-fee scale

• Bring a list of all medications (prescribed and over-the-counter) to your appointment

• Records and other documentation from emergency room or other doctors’ offices should be provided on the first visit.

Fees/Insurance:

• Fees are income based. A minimum fee of $20 required at most visits

• Accepts Medicare, Medicaid, KCHIP (Kentucky Children’s Health Insurance Program) and private insurance.

Lexington Fayette County Public Health Clinic North/South

North: 805 Newtown Circle
Lexington, KY 40508
859-252-2371
Hours: Mon., Wed., Thu. (8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.); Tue. (8 a.m.-5 p.m.); Fri. (8 a.m.-1 p.m.)

Services:

• WIC (Women, Infants and Children Program) services

• TB skin tests and treatment take out

• STD testing, counseling and treatment

• Rabies and tetanus immunizations take out

South: 2433 Regency Rd (WIC Office only)
Lexington, KY 40503
859-899-5260
Hours: Mon., Tue., Thu. (8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.); Wed. (8 a.m.-7 p.m.); Fri. (8 a.m.-1 p.m.)

Services:

• WIC (Women, Infants and Children Program) services

Referral/Participation Criteria:

• Most services by appointment only

• Walk-ins allowed for STD, pregnancy and TB skin testing

• Will accept people who are unemployed

• Will see patients from outside of Fayette County.

Fees/Insurance:

• Accepts insurance, Medicaid and Medicare

• Self-Pay: TB/STD tests = $15, Tetanus shot = $56, Rabies immunization = $247 (take out)

Lexington Rescue Mission Clinic

444 Glen Arvin Ave.
Lexington, KY 40508
859-381-9600
Hours: Tuesday only (6 p.m.-8 p.m.)

Services:

• Primary care services for adults and children

Referral/Participation Criteria:

• Patients must be uninsured  (no Medicare or Medicaid)

Fees/Insurance:

• No fees

Mission Lexington Medical Clinic and Faith Pharmacy

230 South Martin Luther King
Lexington, KY 40508
859-272-0219
Hours: Mon.-Thu. Hours are usually around 9 a.m.-2 p.m., with an evening clinic on Thursdays.

Services:

• Primary care services for adults

• Pharmacy: No narcotics or controlled substances available, and limit of 3 refills

• Laboratory testing

• Gynecological services

• Physicals

• Assistance in enrolling patients in  Patient Assistance Programs

Referral/Participation Criteria:

• Services by appointment only

• Must be at least 18 years old and  a resident of Fayette County

• Must be currently working, drawing unemployment or be a full-time student

• Must be uninsured (no Medicare or Medicaid)

• Must be at or below 185 percent of the poverty level

• If an individual is already a patient at the Mission Lexington Dental Clinic, they automatically qualify for the Mission Lexington Medical Clinic. Must have a proper referral from the Dental Clinic before receiving an appointment at the Medical Clinic.

Fees/Insurance:

• No cost. Proof of income must be provided at first visit.

Mission Lexington Dental Clinic

216 South Limestone Street
Lexington, KY 40507
859-519-8157

Services:

• Scheduled appointments only

• Adult dental services.

• Cleaning

• Extractions

• Other services based on volunteer dentist availability

Referral/Participation Criteria:

• Must be a resident of Lexington

• Patients can be unemployed

• Must make less than $800 for household of one, less than $1,100 for a household of two and so on (for each additional family member add $300).

Fees/Insurance:

• No fee

Nathaniel Mission Health Clinic

1109 Versailles Rd., Suite 400

Lexington, KY 40588
859-255-0062
Hours: Mon.-Thu. (8 a.m.-4 p.m.)

Services:

• Ophthalmology

• Podiatry

• Dental Clinic – simple extractions, restorations, fillings, cleanings – no root canals or surgical extractions

• Vision Clinic – eye exams; $20 co-pay for glasses

• Diabetes and nutrition counseling

• Free glucometer and testing strips (must be an established patient and have attended the monthly support group)

Referral/Participation Criteria:

• Fayette county residents only

• Services by appointment only

• Cannot have any form of health insurance

Fees/Insurance:

• Fees are income-based

Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky

268 Southland Dr., #120
Lexington, KY 40503
859-252-8494

Services:

• Gynecological exams

• Pap smears

• Birth control

• Emergency contraception

• Testing and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases

• Pregnancy testing and options counseling

• Referrals for other income-based health services

Referral/Participation Criteria:

• No referral required

• No exclusionary criteria

Fees/Insurance:

• Accepts Medicaid and private insurance

• Self-pay fees income-based

Refuge Ministries Medical Clinic Southland Christian Church

2349 Richmond Rd., Suite 220

Lexington, KY 40502
859-225-4325
Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. M-TH

Services:

• Dental clinic – limited availability

• Laboratory testing

• Limited pharmacy on site

• Prayer services offered

• Primary care clinic for adults and children

• Screening for free public insurance programs

Referral/Participation Criteria:

• All served regardless of socioeconomic, immigration or health status.

Fees/Insurance:

• No fee

Salvation Army Drop-In Medical Center, W. Arnold Hanger Lodge

736 W. Main St.
Lexington, KY 40507
859-252-7706
Hours: Tue. and Thu. (4:30 p.m.-9 p.m.)

Services:

• Basic medical care with follow-up (e.g. screening for diabetes, high blood pressure, depression, STDs)

• Adult and Pediatric physical exams for school, sports and work

• Education on safe sex, pregnancy, STDs, drugs, alcohol, smoking, diet, health and weight

• On-site medications and prescriptions

• Referrals to local social services

• Basic lab tests (e.g. urine, pregnancy, Strep throat, blood sugar)

• Psychiatric Services: evaluation, prescriptions and referrals for medical services

• Physical Therapy Services: Free history, evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal pathology, home exercise plan of care for muscle disorders, musculoskeletal screens, ultrasound treatment, cold packs, general health information and recommendations and referrals for medical services

Referral/Participation Criteria:

• Patients are seen on a first-come, first-serve basis and enter the line by registering at the front desk of the W. Arnold Hanger Lodge beginning at 4:30 p.m. Limit 8 persons.

• Patients must be uninsured

• Will see homeless patients and will see people outside of Fayette County.

Fees/Insurance:

• No fee

Surgery on Sunday

P.O. Box 8578
Lexington, KY 40503
859-246-0046
Services provided one Sunday a month (usually the third Sunday)

Services:

• Outpatient surgery

Referral/Participation Criteria:

• Must be referred by an approved referral agency and approved by a medical provider.

• Available for the uninsured or persons with high deductible plans.

Fees/Insurance:

• No fee

UK Health Care - Family Care Center

1135 Red Mile Circle
Lexington, KY 40504
859-218-2273
Hours: Mon. – Fri. (8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.)

Services:

• LCSW (licensed clinical social worker) on site

• Pediatric Primary Care for children birth to 18

• Day care, GED services and high school liaison services for young, single mothers

• HANDS program and NICU graduate clinic at this location

Referral/Participation Criteria:

• Same-day appointments for sick visits, but only if patient intends to make Family Care Center his or her primary care pediatrician.

Fees/Insurance:

• Accepts all insurance and Medicaid.

Kentucky Health Insurance Exchange Program

Hours: 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

1-800-633-8100

Services:

• Provides prescriptions

Referral/Participation criteria:

• Kentuckians who are uninsured and below federal poverty guidelines

• Providers are located throughout Kentucky. Patients call -800-633-8100 for a referral.

• Prescriptions must be written by a physician licensed in Kentucky

Fees/Insurance:

• No fee

The Partnership for Prescription Assistance

1-888-477-2669
www.pparx.org

Services:

• Free or nearly free prescription medication for those who qualify

Referral/Participation Criteria:

• Call or visit the website for eligibility requirements.

Fees/Insurance:

• No fee

Polk Dalton Clinic

217 Elm Tree Lane

859-257-8801
Services:

• Obstetrical and gynecology

• Adult and pediatric primary care

• Spanish interpreters

Fees/Insurance:

• Accepts all insurance

• Financial counseling available