Student Health Services
Welcome to Student Health Services

The staff of the Student Health Services welcomes the opportunity to serve our students in fully achieving their career goals. Often, college life presents challenges that can be stressful, impacting on the physical and psychological well-being of students. Our mission is to help students in managing those challenges through the provision of physical and mental health care, health education and promotion, as well as relevant social services when necessary.

We are invested in helping you to successfully achieve your academic goals. Do not hesitate to call or visit us if the need arises. Our telephone number for appointments is (956) 882-8951. We are located at the Cortez Hall, Room 237.

Services are private and confidential. Information cannot be shared with anyone without the student's written consent.

The student's medical services fee covers clinic visits and some medical services. There is a low fee for other services that are not covered by the medical services fee.

 

Services Available

Physical Health

  • First Aid
  • Physical Examinations
  • Immunizations

Testing for:

  • Tuberculosis
  • Pregnancy
  • Hepatitis C
  • HIV
  • Other sexually transmitted diseases
  • Breast Exams
  • Testicular Exams
  • Gyn exams / Pap smears
  • Family Planning
  • Health Education
  • Consultations and referrals
  • Over the counter and prescribed medications

Mental Health

Individual counseling for:

  • Problems of daily living
  • Relationships
  • Domestic violence
  • Family Problems
  • Adjustment to College Life
  • Stress
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Post-traumatic stress disorders
  • Suicidal Ideations
  • Couples counseling
  • Psychiatric evaluations & medications
  • Psychological assessments
  • Referral to other mental health agencies

Health Education & Promotion

  • Women's Health Issues
  • Men's Health Issues
  • Weight Management
  • Healthy Eating
  • Reproductive / Sexual Education
  • Border Health Education
  • Traveler's Health Education
  • Relaxation
  • Alcohol and Drug Education
  • Sexual Abuse / Victimization

Social Services

  • Eligibility Assessment & Referral Services
  • Food Stamps, Housing, Medicaid & other concrete services