Making an Appointment
Obtaining Health Care at Student Health
Clinical services with the physicians are provided by appointment only. To make an appointment:
- Call ext. 4966 to speak with an assistant who will then make you an appointment.
- We cannot set-up appointments by e-mail.
- If you are not able to make your appointment please call and cancel so that we can give your appointment slot to another student.
Are We Booked?
What to do if you feel you need an appointment and we are all booked up:
The most common reason students seek health care is for "colds" (viral upper respiratory infections). During certain times of the year, the demand for appointments greatly exceeds the availability. Given that there is no cure for the common cold we ask that students consider self-treatment for these types of illnesses. Additionally, we have cold self-care kits, which students can obtain by walking-in and requesting.
Also:
Triage
An ill student may present to the clinic and request triage. Triage is available ONLY when there are no appointments available. The nurse will then evaluate the student, consulting with the doctor as needed. This service is most useful for urinary tract infections, emergency contraception, and colds.
- Telephone Triage 24 hour line: 1-800-556-1555 (provided by Chickering Student Health Insurance)
- Seek health care off-campus
If you decide to seek off-campus health care, there are many options in the area. NOTE: It is the responsibility of the student to understand the details of their particular health insurance policy (e.g., costs, limitations, etc.). See the AFTER HOURS CARE section for urgent care clinics.
- Memorial Hermann Hospital ER
- located on Fannin Blvd.
- Bring your student ID and your health insurance card / information
- St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital Minor Emergency Centers Urgent Care
- (OPEN 24 / Weekend and Holidays)
- 2727 W. Holcombe Blvd (near Kirby) - Kelsey-Seybold building, near the Bellaire, West University area. tele: 832-355-7525
- 5749 San Felipe (at Bering) - in the Galleria/Tanglewood area. 713-267-7100
- E.R. Co-payment applies, exact charges vary based on health insurance plan. It is helpful to take photo ID, and health insurance card. No appointment necessary. www.stlukestexas.com
- (OPEN 24 / Weekend and Holidays)