Frequently Asked Questions
I have TennCare. Can I be seen at a UCHS Clinic?
Yes! All UCHS FQHC clinics accept TennCare as well as Medicare and most private insurnaces.
I'm on a limited budget. Can I afford the lab tests or prescriptions I need?
Patients who meet income guidelines can obtain low cost prescriptions and the fees for most lab tests provided on site are discounted or free.
Can I obtain prenatal care at UCHS?
Yes! Our Franklin Road Women's Health Center specializes in the care of women at all stages of their life. Our Certified Nurse Midwives and our Physicians are committed to providing the highest quality of care for you and your baby. We are dedicated to ensuring pregnant women have a safe and satisfying birth experience.
Can my child get immunizations at no cost at a UCHS Clinic?
Yes! UCHS participates in Tennessee's Vaccines For Children Program. Free to any child without insurance and children with TennCare.
Do I need an appointment?
To reduce your waiting time, we encourage patients to make an appointment ahead of time. However, we know that sometimes circumstances occur that make this difficult. To help you get the care you need, when you need it, we offer a limited number of "walk-in" appointments each day.
Are you open on Saturdays?
Yes! Vine Hill Clinic has Saturday hours for your convenience. Also, our Antioch clinic, opening fall 2011, wil lhave Saturday hours available.
What happens if I need to contact a provider when the clinic is closed?
If you have a medcial concern and need to speak with one of our medical staff, simpy call the clinic phone number and an answering service will contact the on-call provider fo you. One of our medical providers will then call you at the number you have provided.
What is a Certified Nurse Midwife?
Midwife means, "with woman" and we are.
Our Nurse Midwives are educated to rigourous standards with Master's degrees and are board-certifed. They provide high quality care to women of all ages. When a woman becomes pregnant, they are there for you. Women recieve their prenatal care from our Midwives and when it's time to have your baby, a nuse-midwife will meet you at the hospital and will be available as needed throughout the entire labor and delivery. Many of our UCHS Nurse-Midwives are faculty members of Vanderbilt University's School of Nursing.
What is a Board Certifed Nurse Practitioner?
Nurse Practitioners are registered nurses with advanced education - including master's degrees or doctorates, hundreds of hours of clinical training, and national board certification in their specialities. Nurse practitioners work with patients to prevent illness and promote healthy lifestyle choices. They concentrate on early detection of illness while emphasizing disease prevention through education. Many of our UCHS Nurse Practitioners are members of the Vanderbilt University's School of Nursing.