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BEAR Healthcare Clinic 8015 Millard Hwy Pikeville, KY 41501 (606) 262-3043 bearclinic@upike.edu
Expand access to quality care for underserved communities by uniting healthcare professionals across disciplines to deliver holistic, collaborative care that addresses every dimension of patient well-being.
Pharmacy | Behavioral Health | Nursing | Social WorkOral Medicine | Bear Cove | Internships | Sponsors
Staffed by student pharmacists and faculty from the Appalachian College of Pharmacy in Oakwood, Virginia, the Pharmacy Department at the Bear Clinic plays a vital role in supporting the health of our community. For our patients, we recommend and administer immunizations and provide medication/disease state counseling to help patients better understand and manage their conditions. We are also a medication information resource for the healthcare staff at the Bear Clinic, always available to answer questions regarding appropriateness of therapy, drug interactions, contraindications, etc.
By working closely with our interprofessional team, we ensure every patient receives safe, personalized, and compassionate care. We are committed to breaking the stigma that seeking help or asking questions about medications is a burden. At our clinic, every concern is addressed, and every patient deserves to feel heard and supported. Our goal is to empower individuals to take control of their health through accessible, judgment-free pharmacy services.
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Staffed through the University of Pikeville THRIVE Counseling Center the Behavioral Health Department at the Bear clinic integrates behavioral health into patient care to support mental and emotional well-being alongside physical health. Care is delivered through a compassionate, patient-centered approach that emphasizes early identification of concerns such as stress, anxiety, and depression, and close collaboration with the medical team to promote holistic, whole-person care.
The Elliott School of Nursing is committed to preparing competent, compassionate nurses who meet the healthcare needs of Eastern Kentucky and beyond. Through our partnership with the BEAR Healthcare Clinic, nursing students apply classroom knowledge and clinical training in a supervised setting that emphasizes safe, evidence-based care and service to our community.
Throughout a clinic visit, nursing students work closely with patients to understand their concerns and provide appropriate care. They contribute through patient intake, comprehensive assessments, and obtaining vital signs, helping ensure patients leave with a clear understanding of their health, recommended treatments, and next steps in their care plan.
As part of an inter-professional team that includes ACP and local pharmacy partners, UPIKE’s Thrive Center for Behavioral Health, and a growing number of graduate programs; including medicine, dental, and social work, the Elliott School of Nursing collaborates closely to support coordinated, patient-focused services. This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to accessible, community-based healthcare.
Staffed by students and faculty from UPIKE School of Social Work, social work students play a vital role in supporting the holistic well-being of individuals and families in our community. Under faculty supervision, students listen with compassion to provide client-centered services such as assessments, assist with resource navigation, offer emotional support, and advocate for client needs. They work collaboratively with interdisciplinary team members to address social, emotional, and environmental factors that impact health.
*Coming Soon – Fall 2027
The University of Pikeville Tanner College of Dental Medicine is pleased to be collaborating with the College of Osteopathic Medicine to provide a range of dental and oral healthcare services at the Bear Healthcare Clinic, beginning in the Fall of 2027. As part of this effort, Bear Clinic Dental and Oral Health Services serves our community to provide free dental and preventive care.
Our mission is to provide compassionate, accessible oral healthcare services to our underserved communities, promoting overall health and wellness, providing oral health education, disease prevention, and restorative care, and helping to restore both dignity and a healthy smile.
*Complex Dental and Oral Conditions -will be evaluated and referred to the dental clinics at the Tanner College of Dental Medicine for further care
Students for a National Health Program (SNaHP) is the student branch of Physicians for a National Health Program (PNHP) and has chapters at medical schools across the nation. This organization advocates for a single-payer, universal healthcare system and social justice. Through our work dismantling healthcare disparities, the KYCOM SNaHP chapter has founded and run the Bear Cove donation center at the Bear Clinic. We welcome all members of the community to use this facility and take what they need or bring in what may help someone else.
Tell us what you would like to see stocked at the Bear Cove! Please fill out this anonymous, needs-based assessment survey.
University of Pikeville Coleman College of Business has partnered with the BEAR Healthcare Clinic to place 1–2 student interns each semester. Through this partnership, students earn academic credit while gaining hands-on, real-world experience in business management, marketing, consulting, and organizational strategy in a healthcare setting.
BEAR Healthcare Clinic8015 Millard HwyPikeville, KY 41501(606) 262-3043bearclinic@upike.eduHoursOpen on One Saturday of Every Month from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM