After Hours Options

All UH students are eligible to speak with a nurse for confidential, practical advice 24 hours a day at no charge. You can discuss a current illness or injury as well as discuss chronic medical concerns. The number is 866‐315‐8756.

In case of an emergency involving your eyes, you may call the Ocular Diagnostic and Medical Eye Service of the UH Eye Institute at 713‐743‐2010 immediately. Symptoms that require prompt attention include sudden loss of vision, seeing flashes of light, unusual light sensitivity, extreme pain, and/or redness of the eye(s). Licensed practitioners are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

If you get sick after hours, on weekends or holidays and you would like to be seen by a physician, you may seek off‐campus health care. There are many options in the Houston area. The list below offers some suggestions and does not include all available medical clinics or hospitals.

  • 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 photo ID and health insurance card with you.
  • The list below does not constitute an endorsement. The clinics and hospitals presented have no contractual or any other type of, relationship with the University of Houston Health Center or the physicians of the Health Center.

Understanding Your Options

Many insurance plans, including the UH Student Health Insurance Plan, include a deductible, co-payment and co-insurance.  That means that the higher the bill, the more money YOU pay out of YOUR own pocket!  Visit an Urgent Care Center for a sore throat, and your average bill will be $94; at an Emergency Room, the average bill comes to $525.

Students enrolled in the UH endorsed Student Health Insurance Plan can locate a Preferred Provider at www.phcs.com or by calling 888-560-7427.

Urgent Care Centers

Co‐payment, co-insurance and deductibles apply.  Exact charges vary based on health insurance plan. It is helpful to take photo ID, and health insurance card.

  • Take Care Health Clinics
    at select Walgreens
    West Gray Location:1919 W Gray St
    Houston, TX 77019

    UH endorsed Student Health Insurance Preferred Provider
    Additional locations available throughout the metro Houston area
    Open 7 Days a Week and Weeknights
    Walk-ins Welcome/Online Appointment Scheduling Available

  • Concentra Urgent Care

    Downtown Houston Location:  Open Monday – Friday 8 AM – 5 PM
    2004 Leeland Street
    Houston, TX  77003
    Phone: 713.223.0838

    West Houston Katy Freeway location:  Open 7 days and Week, Weeknights and some Holidays
    12345 Katy Freeway
    Houston, TX  77079
    Phone: 281.679.5600

    UH endorsed Student Health Insurance Preferred Provider
    Additional locations available throughout the metro Houston area
    Hours/Days vary by location
    Walk-ins welcome

Emergency Centers

Emergency Room co‐payment, co-insurance and deductibles apply. Exact charges vary based on health insurance plan. It is helpful to take photo ID, and health insurance card.

No appointment necessary
Open 24 Hours, Weekends and Holidays

  • St. Luke’s Episcopal Community Emergency Centers
    UH endorsed Student Health Insurance Preferred Provider

    Holcombe: 2727 W. Holcombe Blvd (near Kirby)
    Houston, TX 77025
    Kelsey‐Seybold building, near the Bellaire, West University.
    Phone:  832-355-7525

    San Felipe: 6363 San Felipe
    Houston, TX 77057 (Galleria/Tanglewood area)
    Phone: 713‐972‐8300

  • Neighbors Emergency Center

    Bellaire: 6030 South Rice Avenue, Suite C,
    Houston, TX 77081
    Phone:  713‐669‐9900
    Additional locations available throughout the metro Houston area

  • Elite Care 24 Hour Emergency Center

    Rice Village: 2500 Rice Blvd
    Houston, Texas 77005
    Phone:  713‐955-1216
    Additional location in League City

Hospital Emergency Rooms

Emergency Room co‐payment, co-insurance and deductibles apply.  Exact charges vary based on health insurance plan. It is helpful to take photo ID, and health insurance card.

No appointment necessary
Additional locations available throughout the metro Houston area
Open 24 Hours, Weekends and Holidays