Clinical Services

The Student Health Center is staffed by several full-time licensed physicians and certified nurse practitioners to keep you healthy while you are attending Texas State University. We offer medical care similar to what you would receive from your family physician. 

Primary care is patient-focused general care for adults, children and families. A person’s primary care provider is typically the first one a patient turns to for diagnosing and treating common illnesses such as colds, flu, fevers, aches, and pains, as well as minor injuries. In additional to a physical examination, evaluation may involve blood work and other diagnostic tests.

Primary care providers also educate patients on how to prevent and spot diseases as part of routine check-ups. During these wellness visits, the provider may update immunizations and review medications a patient uses, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements. Primary care providers also help people manage chronic conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure.

Typical Primary Care Services:

• Annual Exams (Physicals)
• Physicals for Programs
• Skin Conditions
• Refills of Chronic Medication
• Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)
• Influenza (Flu) Testing

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(previously referred as "Women's Health" or "Women's Clinic")

The Student Health Center is designed to provide women with a comfortable environment where women feel at ease and respected and can ask questions of a sensitive or uncomfortable nature. We provide several services including annual female health maintenance exams and other routine gynecological exams. Condoms are available over-the-counter from our Pharmacy.

Specific Services:

• Annual Health Maintenance / Well Women's Exam
  • Breast exam
  • Pap smear
  • Contraceptive counseling
  • STI screening
  • Evaluation and treatment of menstrual concerns, common gynecological conditions and reproductive health concerns
• Contraceptive Consultation, Problems or Refills

  • Current contraceptive options available by appointment at the Student Health Center include: Oral contraceptives (the pill), hormonal rings (NuvaRing), contraceptive injections (Depo-Provera), internal condoms, contraceptive patch and long-acting reversible contraceptives, including contraceptive implants and intrauterine devices (IUDs).

• Gynecology Problems
• Male Genital Problem
• STI Screening with symptoms
• STI Screening without symptoms
• Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)

We also offer HIV and STI Testing.

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We provide Urgent Care Services for students with medical conditions that require prompt evaluation.

Typical Urgent Care Conditions Treated:

• Asthma Attacks
• Allergic Reactions
• Foreign Body in Eye, Nose, Ear or Throat
• Lacerations
• Persistent Vomiting and/or Diarrhea
• Severe Burns

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The Nurse Clinic provides a broad range of reasonably priced services for patients, including blood pressure screening, wound care, spirometry and other services listed below.

• Allergy Injections: Texas State students who have started an allergy desensitization program (allergy shots) with an allergist can have their injections administered in our Nurse Clinic. To learn more about getting your allergy shots at the Texas State Student Health Center, click the link below.
  • Immunotherapy Requirements
  • Immunotherapy Orders (To be completed by Allergist's Office)
• Immunizations offered in our Nurse Clinic (The links provided are from the Center for Disease Control):
  • COVID-19 - please refer to the COVID-19 Information Center for more information
  • Hepatitis A - series of two injections
  • Hepatitis B - series of three injections
  • Hepatitis B - series of two injections
  • Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B Combination - series of three injections
  • HPV (Human Papillomavirus) Vaccine - series of three injections
  • Influenza (Flu) Vaccine (Inactivated or Recombinant): yearly injection
  • Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) - series of two injections
  • Meningococcal ACWY (Meningitis)
  • Shingrix
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis (Tdap)
  • Varicella (Chicken Pox) - series of two injections
  • Travel Health vaccines available (by special order only):
    • Japanese Encephalitis - series of two injections
    • Rabies - series of three injections 
    • Typhoid
    • Yellow Fever
  • For more information on immunization, visit the CDC's Adult Immunization Schedule.
• Continuation of Depo-Provera: Established patients continuing their scheduled injections for Depo-Provera will have an in-person visit the Student Health Center for their appointments.
• Pregnancy Testing and Counseling: Pregnancy Testing in-house:
  • In-House Urine Tests with results the same day, or
  • In-House Blood tests with results at a later date
  • If you are interested in at home pregnancy test, our Pharmacy has over-the-counter urine pregnancy testing kits available for sale. Visit our clinic or order from our new Pharmacy Online Store - purchase online and pick-up in-person or curbside!
• Tuberculosis (TB) Testing: Tuberculosis (TB) testing for professional schools, volunteer work, travel, etc. is available
  • PPD skin tests and QuantiFERON Gold blood tests are available. This service may be covered under your insurance.
• Smoking Cessation: The free smoking cessation program is offered to students, faculty and staff. Participants will complete a personal assessment at smokefree.gov, private counseling with a nurse, self-help materials, information about smoking cessation aids. Additional appointments are set-up for follow-up support. If additional appointments are needed, students can see a Student Health Center physician. Faculty and staff who need prescription medication should make an appointment with their primary care physician (PCP). Discounted smoking cessation medications are available in the Student Health Center Pharmacy. Visit our clinic or order from our new Pharmacy Online Store - purchase online and pick-up in-person or curbside!

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Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy is available at the main Student Health Center location. We offer masculinizing and feminizing hormone therapy. Our medical providers can provide maintenance hormone services for patients already on stable hormone regimens and patients interested in starting hormone services. You will need to schedule an appointment for a consultation and medical record review before hormone therapy can be prescribed.

For more details on this service including our care team, visit our LGBTQIA+ Webpage. 

Primary care providers, including physicians and nurse practitioners, are available to provide evaluation and medical management of common mental health disorders such as ADHD, anxiety, depression and panic attacks. Primary care providers work collaboratively with patients to develop an effective treatment plan.  The goals of treatment are to assist patients in managing the distress and negative impacts of a mental health disorder, to build self-efficacy and to support personal and academic success.    

Students requesting treatment for ADHD must provide medical documentation of neuropsychological testing supporting the diagnosis of ADHD or evaluation and treatment by a psychiatrist for ADHD. The Student Health Center does not provide testing for ADHD or ADD. To request an initial appointment for continuation of care for ADD or ADHD, visit our ADD/ADHD webpage.

Patients that do not respond to treatment, have more complicated mental health conditions, or determined to be beyond the scope of practice may be referred to a psychiatrist for further evaluation.  Mental health services are available only during normal business hours.  Patients are eligible for services while enrolled at Texas State University and must transfer care when no longer enrolled.  

To schedule an appointment for evaluation of mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, or panic attacks, call 512.245.2161.

NOTE: For information on brief individual, group, couples counseling, consultation, or crisis response resources, please visit the Texas State Counseling Center website or call 512.245.2208.

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Psychiatrists are available to provide evaluation and medical management of more complicated mental health disorders such as bipolar disorder, eating disorder or post-traumatic stress disorder. Psychiatrists see patients by referral only from Student Health Center medical providers or Counseling Center counselors. Psychiatric services may be provided in-person or by telehealth.  

Psychiatrists work collaboratively with patients to develop an effective treatment plan.  The goals of treatment are to manage the distress and negative impacts of mental health disorders, to build self-efficacy and to support personal and academic success.  Psychiatrists may refer patients for counseling when deemed beneficial.  Prior mental health records may be requested to assist in the evaluation and treatment process.  Patients with severe mental health disorders requiring intensive therapy or monitoring may have to be referred to an off-campus health care provider that can provide the necessary level of service. 

Emergency psychiatric evaluations are not offered at the Student Health Center.  Psychiatric services are available only during normal business hours.  Patients are eligible for services while enrolled at Texas State University and must transfer care when no longer enrolled.  

Please call 512.245.2161 if you have any questions or need more information.

NOTE: For information on brief individual, group, couples counseling, consultation, or crisis response resources, please visit the Texas State Counseling Center website or call 512.245.2208.

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On-site laboratory and state of the art digital radiology (x-ray) services are available.

• Many lab tests are performed while you wait.
• Most lab results are available within two days.
• X-rays are performed on site.

Visit Type: In-Person Visit

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Travel Health consultations and appointments are available to all Texas State University students, staff, and faculty. We recommend that you plan on making your travel appointment at least 6-8 weeks prior to your planned departure.

A Travel Health appointment typically includes:

• Detailed information and advice specific to your travel itinerary that contains information on any travel advisories and other relevant country-specific information (e.g., high altitude preparation, disease outbreaks).
• After review of your previous immunizations, the most appropriate immunizations and travel medications will be recommended and given based on your destination, duration of travel, activities, and medical conditions.
• Prescriptions for recommended medications for such problems as malaria, traveler's diarrhea, and altitude sickness.

Prior to your Travel Health Appointment you must do the following:

• Print out and complete the Pre-Travel Health Consultation and History Form.
• Bring the above completed form along with your immunization record to your Travel Health appointment. You may be able to find information about your immunization records from your healthcare provider, your high school nurse, or your local Health Department.
• You may need a second appointment if: 
  • The immunizations that are recommended for your trip need to be ordered
  • You have not completed the Pre-Travel Health Consultation and History Form
  • Numerous immunizations are required
  • Prescriptions are needed

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