Self-Care
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.
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
For non-emergencies:
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.).
- 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 / Centers
- St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital Minor Emerceny 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)
- Memorial Hermann Hospital ER
- located on Fannin Blvd.
- Bring your student ID and your health insurance card / information