How to Obtain Care at Student Health

On-line Diagnoses

An excellent set of self-care flowcharts is available at Familydoctor.org; provided by the American Academy of Family Practice. (Once there, direct your browser to the tab marked "Self-care"). These charts are categorized by symptoms and will help you identify what is wrong and what to do about it. Many times the answers to your medical problem can be found here.

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.

After Hours Care

Are we closed? Do you feel like you need a doctor?

For ON-Campus medical emergencies, dial ext. 6000 (713-348-6000)
For OFF-campus medical emergencies, dial 911 or proceed to the nearest hospital emergency room

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. This service is available ONLY when there are no appointment slots 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. NOTE: triage is available during the Fall and Spring semesters (not available during the Summer months)

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.) Don't forget to bring your student ID and health insurance card with you. (Note: the listing below does not constitute an endorsement. The clinics and hospitals presented have no contractural, or any other type of, relationship with Rice University or the physicians at Student Health.)

Take Care Health Clinics
- www.takecarehealth.com or 1-866-TAKE-CARE
- Closest location is 1919 W Gray St Houston 77019
Best Care Clinic
- 4009-K Bellaire Blvd. 713-661-6262
- Open M-F (9 AM - 8 PM ), and Saturday-Sunday 10 AM - 6 PM
Sugar Land Urgent Care Center
- 1211 Highway 6 Suite 40 (Southwest Houston)
- Phone: 281-494-7773
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic
- 2727 West Holcombe
- Phone: 713-442-0000
- Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- This is a multispecialty clinic with physicians, radiology, a lab, and a pharmacy.

Emergency Rooms

Memorial Hermann ER
6411 Fannin St.
713-704-4000
St. Luke's Hospital ER
6720 Bertner Ave
832-355-1000
Methodist Hospital ER
6565 Fannin
713-790-3311
St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital Minor Emergency Centers
- (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