Resources for Students
Student Health Services
(accredited by Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care)
Student Health Services is an accredited ambulatory health care provider serving the Texas A&M University student body by providing primary health care services and promoting health through prevention and education.
Appointments to see a health care provider are available Monday-Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. To make appointments, call (979) 458-8250, between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.
All current students who have paid the Student Health Services fee are entitled to receive services at the A.P. Beutel Student Health Services. Visits to medical care providers, physical therapy, ambulance transport service on campus, consultation with certain medical specialists or health educators, and health programs, and resources are available at a reduced cost.
Good health is important to achieving full potential in academic, career and personal goals. A variety of health care services are available to help maintain and promote optimal health.
Medical Clinic/Immediate Care . Health care practitioners provide medical care through the diagnosis and treatment of short-term, acute illness and on-going health problems. Referrals are made as necessary.
Preventive Medicine . Services include immunizations for students, overseas travel or employment purposes. Tuberculosis screening is also available. Allergy injections can be given at the Health Center. The student must provide the antigen and care orders from their allergist.
Women's Clinic . The Clinic offer gynecological services, clinical breast exams, contraception counseling and prescriptions, and other primary care services relating to women's health.
Specialty Clinics . A limited number of specialists may be available for consultation in the Student Health Service upon referral by health care providers.
Medical Laboratory . Registered medical technologists perform a wide range of routine hematological, chemical and bacteriological diagnostic tests in the College of American Pathology (CAP) accredited medical laboratory. Laboratory services are available at a reduced cost.
Radiology . Registered radiologic technologists provide a variety of diagnostic radiographic procedures (x-rays). Copies of films may be provided. Radiological services are available at a reduced cost.
Ambulance Service/EMS . EMS provides ambulance transport service to all students, faculty, staff and visitors on the Texas A&M University College Station campus 24-hours a day/365 days a year. If a situation requires an ambulance, call the campus emergency telephone number 9-911. The cost of this service is covered by the Student Health Service fee for enrolled students only.
Dial-A-Nurse . Staffed by registered nurses, Dial-A-Nurse is available 24 hours a day, 365 days each year by calling (979) 458-8379. Nurses advise students regarding self-care for minor ailments, and over-the-counter medications.
Health Education . Health Education provides information, presentations and individual counseling on health issues including HIV/sexual health, nutrition and general wellness. Health education also coordinates campus-wide health events including the annual TAMU Health Fair.
Insurance: Any charges for medical treatment off campus are the responsibility of the student. To supplement the services provided by the Health Center, students are encouraged to carry a Sickness and Accident Insurance Policy. The Student Health Insurance Policy endorsed by Texas A&M University is available for purchase online at www.associatedinsuranceplans.com/TAMUS.asp.
Pharmacy . Staffed by registered pharmacists, the pharmacy dispenses student prescriptions from Student Health Services providers and personal physicians. Individual counseling on all new prescriptions is provided. Over-the-counter products are also available.
Physical Therapy. Licensed physical therapists provide preventive and rehabilitative services for conditions that affect the muscles, bones and joints with a prescription from a health care provider.