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
  • Birth control counseling
  • STI screening
  • Evaluation and treatment of menstrual concerns, common gynecological conditions and reproductive health concerns
• Birth Control 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)

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COVID-19 active infection testing is available at the main Student Health Center (SHC), The Curative Testing Kiosk on the San Marcos Campus and the curative testing location in the Student Health Center - Round Rock for Texas State University Students, Faculty and Staff. See below for more information on each specific location.

COVID-19 Testing Type at SHC: Our diagnostic test is performed with a nasal swab by our health care staff. Testing is available M-F by appointment only. Patients should call 512.245.2161 to make an appointment. This molecular PCR test collects samples of cells and fluids from the respiratory system through the patient's nasal cavity. This test diagnoses for active coronavirus infection. Some common side effects from the testing include nasal irritation and nosebleeds.

Curative Inc. On-Campus Testing (San Marcos): The Curative Inc. On-Campus Testing Kiosk, located on the plaza between Flowers Hall and the Evans Liberal Arts building, offers a self-administered PCR test via oral swab to determine an active COVID-19 infection. Testing is available Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Register on-site or by visiting Curative Appointment Website (This link works best in Safari, Chrome or Firefox). All Texas State faculty, staff and students are eligible for the testing but it is not recommended for those who have had a positive test within the last 90 days.

Curative Inc. On-Campus Testing (Round Rock): The Curative Inc. On-Campus COVID-19 Testing in Round Rock is located in the Student Health Center, Suite 116 in the St. David's School of Nursing building. The PCR test is administered via oral swab to determine an active COVID-19 infection. Testing is available Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-5 p.m. Register on-site or by visiting Appointment Website (This link works best in Safari, Chrome or Firefox). When using the appointment link, it will not give you a specific time to get tested, it is up to you to get the test completed on a Tuesday/Thursday between 1-5 p.m. All Texas State faculty, staff and students are eligible for the test, but it is not recommended for those who have had a positive test within the last 90 days.

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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):
  • 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
  • TB skin tests are available.  This may be covered under your insurance.
    • NOTE: This service is not available on Thursdays.
  • TB blood tests are available. This may be covered under your insurance.
• Smoking Cessation: The QUIT Program is a free smoking cessation program offered to students, faculty and staff. Participants receive a personal assessment, private counseling with a nurse, self-help materials, information about smoking cessation aids and 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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Primary care providers, including physicians and nurse practitioners, are available to provide evaluation and medical management for common mental health disorders such as ADHD, anxiety, depression and panic attacks. 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. We do not test for ADHD or ADD. To request an initial appointment for continuation of care for ADD or ADHD, visit our ADD/ADHD webpage.

NOTE: For information on brief individual, group, couples counseling, consultation and crisis response 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. Emergency psychiatric evaluations are not offered at the Student Health Center. 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. Psychiatric services are available only during normal business hours.

Visit Type: Telehealth Visit

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

NOTE: For information on brief individual, group, couples counseling, consultation and crisis response 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

Referrals: We can perform lab tests or x-rays ordered by your private physician. Provide a doctor's order and the results can be faxed to that doctor's office.

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