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Institute of Health Sciences-Houston Center

Student Life — Health Services

Health Services InjectionAt the Houston Center, healthcare needs are serviced out of two offices: TWU - Denton Student Health Services and the University of Texas Health Services (U.T.H.S.). The latter has a physical presence here in the Texas Medical Center, and welcomes visits by TWU students carrying their student ID. Conveniently located just down the street at 7000 Fannin, Suite 1620, U.T.H.S. provides care for illness and injury, and conducts routine physical exams.

Immunization Clinics are held during the first month of Fall and Spring semesters here at TWU - Houston Center, with the on-site cooperation of U.T.H.S. A flu shot clinic is typically offered the latter part of October, and orchestrated in much the same fashion. As students step into the clinical setting, having up-to-date immunization records with The University claims high priority. These records can be faxed to Denton at the Student Life Office, and the technology now exists for students to check their compliancy status online.

Personal communication is a priority with the TWU Student Health Services. If you are questioning whether or not you need to see a healthcare provider, or even if you just have a medical related question, you are invited to contact their office at (888) 898-8825 and speak with one of the staff members directly. The Denton Student Health Pharmacy extends its services to students here in Houston for those with chronic prescription needs. Ordered medication can be sent to your residence directly, and billed to your student account or credit card.

The Office of Student Life acts as a conduit for the Student Health Insurance Program. TWU has a relationship with Academic HealthPlans to provide insurance plans for currently enrolled students. Information can be found on the web site at www.AHPCare.com/twu, or in brochure form at the Student Life Office. International students with J-1 or F-1 status are required to maintain health insurance coverage. For those students from other countries who have insurance either through their sponsoring Embassy or U.S. employer, health insurance waiver forms can be obtained through the Student Life Office. More information, including deadlines and criteria for insurance selection, can be accessed at www.twu.edu/o-sl/shs, then click on 'Insurance' link.

For additional information regarding student health related needs, you are invited to reference the Student Health Services web site at www.twu.edu/o-sl/SHS. Their convenient toll free number is (888) 898-8825.