Student Health Services offers first aid, limited health care, and counseling regarding personal health needs. If you need to see a physician you will be referred to your private physician. If you do not have a physician, you will be referred to a local physician in the Harlingen area. All students are responsible for medical fees. This includes ambulance transfer, hospital, or any medical facilities you may have to use.
Doctors expect payment at time of service.
If you have school or private insurance, it will help defray these medical costs by refunding a portion of them. Immunization vaccines are referred to the Texas Department of Health at a minimal fee. Scheduled immunization clinics for TSTC students are offered on campus during the school year. Flyers are posted at various locations as to time and date. Bandages, ice packs, and ointments for minor injuries, burns and sprains.