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HEALTH PROMOTION & WELLNESS
What We Do
Act as a resource to respond to your needs and provide a variety of educational and outreach programs and events including these topics:


Alcohol Awareness Fitness Education
Women’s Health   Stress Management
Men’s Health    Nutrition Education
Student Safety Suicide/Depression Education
Time Management and Study Skills Body Image and Self Esteem


We strive to create programs and educational opportunities that focus on the 7 Aspects of Wellness.  These are physical wellness, social wellness, intellectual wellness, spiritual wellness, emotional wellness, occupational wellness, and environmental wellness.

 
Health Services
Because there is currently no health center on campus, UST partners with The University of Texas Health Services (UTHS) in the Texas Medical Center to provide medical assistance to students.
  • UTHS is located at 7000 Fannin, Suite 1620, in the Texas Medical Center.
  • UTHS is listed as a Primary Care Provider with Medicare and most insurance plans.
  • Transportation to and from UTHS can be arranged by calling UST Security at 713.525.3888.
  • Questions about service may be directed to the Office of Health Promotion and Wellness at 713.525.3513 or wellness@stthom.edu.
  • If you have questions about medical services available or to make an appointment to see a physician, please call UTHS at 713.500.3248.
 
Other Services:

Health Promotion Literature and Video Library
Student Health Insurance Options
 
UST Shuttle Service
  • Shuttle hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Friday from 12pm - 5pm running from August until May and are currently driven by UST security officers to and from UTHS.
  • Please call security to let them know what time your appointment is scheduled for and schedule pick up time.
  • The shuttle is located between Guinan Residence Hall and the Moran Center parking garage on Graustark in the circle drive.
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