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.
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.
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:
Prescriptions are not covered by the College health-insurance policy.
Dental Services