What If I Get Sick
If you are feeling sick or have an injury, you can call the Nurselines FREE of charge. Experienced nurses are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to help you decide if you need to see a doctor, go to the hospital or urgent care, or if you can treat your problem yourself.
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas 24/7 Nurseline at 1-844-971-8906 (Available to
all students with BCBS Insurance)
- Harris Health System "Ask My Nurse" at 713-634-1110 (Available to anyone living in
Harris County)
- Memorial Hermann 24/7 Nurseline at (713) 338-7979 or toll-free (855) 577-7979 (Available to anyone living in Texas)
After-Hours Urgent Care Centers
After hours or on weekends/holidays, Urgent Care Centers are available in the area for illness or injury. Hours of operation vary. Those listed in the table below accept a variety of insurance plans:
Urgent Care | Distance and Directions from UHCL |
---|---|
Memorial Hermann |
3.5 miles
|
Gemini Urgent Care |
1.3 miles
|
AFC Clear Lake |
1.2 miles
|
UTMB Urgent Care, League City |
9.1 miles
|
Hospital Emergency Room
For serious illness or injury, go to nearest emergency room or call 911.
Hospital Emergency Room | Distance and Directions from UHCL |
---|---|
HCA Clear Lake 500 Medical Center Blvd |
3.4 miles
|
UTMB Clear Lake 200 Blossom St. |
3.4 miles
|
Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital 18300 Houston Methodist Drive |
Please note that HMCL does not accept Student Health Insurance 4.9 miles
|
Police Assistance
For police assistance call:
- On-campus emergencies: 281-283-2222
- Off-campus emergencies: 911