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Park Students with various types of health insurance have different options for health care. Please check below.

Under 26? You may be eligible for health coverage under your paren's plan

Students with Park University Student Insurance (offered through UnitedHealthcare) can utilize the following healthcare services located not far from the University.

Saint Luke's North Hospital on Barry Road is located about 3.2 miles from the campus. The address is:

5844 NW Barry Rd Suite 110,

Kansas City, MO 64154-1483.

Clinic hours:

Mondays and Thursdays are from 7:30 a.m. -7 p.m.

Tuesdays 8:00a.m-7 p.m.

Wednesdays 8:30 a.m-6p.m

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

Saturdays 8:30 a.m. - noon

 

Call at 816-746-1226 or 816-880-6100 for the service to make an appointment.

Phone services are open during the following hours.

On Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays,  it's from 8:30 a.m. -7 p.m., on Wednesdays from 8:30 a.m. -6 p.m. and on Fridays from 8:30 a.m.-5p.m.

Mosaic Life Care is only 1.4 miles north from the university. For appointments call 800-447-6820. Following is the address and the hours of operation!

Parkville Commons

6185 Jefferson Avenue

Parkville, MO 64152

Ph: 816-569-1600

 

Operation Hours:

Primary Care: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5p.m.

Urgent Care: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Kimball & Associates Family Medicine

Gashland Clinic

Braircliff Medical Associates

Minuteclinic Kansas PA

There are five Walgreens' Take Care Clinics in the area.  The closest one is up on  Highway 9, and 45 Highway and left one block next to the Price Chopper.

Be informed that Walgreens' Take Care Clinics provide FREE flu shots if you carry UnitedHealthcare. You can also check their website to see if your private insurance is accepted. If you need more information about Student Insurance, please check the Student Assistance Center website.

 

Students with private insurance will need to find a provider through their network. 

All students are encouraged to carry the United Health Insurance.  Residential Students, Varsity Athletes, International Students with F-1 Status, and Nursing Students are required to purchase Student Insurance unless they provide proof of personal insurance.  Details are available on the Student Assistance Center website.

 

Helpful websites for healthcare issues:

County Health Departments:
         
Platte County Health Department
         
Clay County Health Department
         
Wyandotte County Health Department
         
Jackson County Health Department
         
Johnson County Health Department
General Health Information:
        
Vaccination Information
        
WebMD
        
Tips for Staying Healthy and Safe
        
Mayo Clinic
Nutritional Information:
          USDA's My Pyramid
         
USDA's Dietary Guidelines for Americans
         
American Dietetic Association
         
The Daily Plate -- Free, online calorie counter and exercise tracker, large database of restaurant entrees
Keep Moving!:
          Park University Fitness Center
          Kansas City Dance Lessons -- any and every kind of dance
          YMCA of Platte County
         
YMCA of Clay County
         
Liberty Community Center
Area Hospitals:
          St. Luke's Northland
         
North Kansas City Hospital
         
Liberty Hospital
Low Income and Public Assistance:
          Women, Infants, and Children in Missouri
         
Women, Infants, and Children in Kansas
         
Medicaid
         
UMKC Dental School
         
Planned Parenthood Northland

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