Frequently Asked Questions  

Who is eligible to participate in the Healthy Horizons Program?

Any faculty or staff person at Butler University is welcome to participate in the Healthy Horizons Program.

How much does it cost?

Everything offered by Healthy Horizons is completely FREE to you. There is no cost to any of the services or programs offered by Healthy Horizons.

Do you have to have Butler’s health insurance to participate?

No.  Any Butler faculty member or staff person is able to utilize the services and programs offered by Healthy Horizons.

What types of services does Healthy Horizons offer?

• Health Screenings
• Health Risk Assessments
• Manage My Medications Program
• Quit Tobacco Program
• Health Management Programs
  • Cholesterol monitoring
  • BP monitoring
  • Diabetes Management
  • Weight Management
  • Osteoporosis Screening

What types of programs does Healthy Horizons offer?

• Healthy Horizons Rewards Program
• Monthly Personal Best Newsletter
• Free Noon Time Fitness Classes @ the HRC (no membership required)
• Lunch and Learns
• Wellness Stipend
• Blog

 Will any of my health information be sent to my insurance company?

No.  Your privacy matters, especially when it involves your health. Healthy Horizons is committed to keeping patient records and information confidential. The program is in full compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). You can view our privacy policies here:

HIPAA

Privacy

Can you send my health screening results to my current healthcare provider?

Yes. All you need to do is fill out an authorization for us to disclose the information to your healthcare provider and we can fax it over for you.

What types of lab tests do you provide?

Healthy Horizons is currently able to offer the following lab tests to you at no cost:

• Fasting lipid panels: total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides, non-HDL, VLDL
• Liver function panels
• Albumin, Alkaline Phosphatase, Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST), Blood Urea Nitrogen, Total Bilirubin, Total Protein
• Blood glucose (diabetes screening)
• Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes monitoring)
• INR/Protime for warfarin monitoring
• Blood pressure
• Body Composition Analysis (weight and percent body fat)
• Osteoporosis Screenings

Comprehensive Metabolic Panels:

Albumin, Alkaline Phosphatase, Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST), Blood Urea Nitrogen, Calcium, Chloride, Creatinine, Glucose, Potassium, Sodium, Total Bilirubin, Total Carbon Dioxide, Total Protein

Basic Metabolic Panels:

Blood Urea Nitrogen, Calcium, Chloride, Creatinine, Glucose, Potassium, Sodium, Total Carbon Dioxide

How do I make an appointment?

You can schedule an appointment by emailing us at healthyhorizons@butler.edu or by calling 317-940-8143.