UTHealth Mobile Health Clinic – Rio Grande Valley
The mobile health clinic of the Department of Internal Medicine at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston has been serving the medical needs of children and adults in the lower Rio Grande Valley along the Texas-Mexico border, since 1998. The mission is to offer no-cost medical consultations, basic health services, and patient education to medically underserved people. Any patient identified as having a chronic disease is treated and provided with assistance for long-term management.
Whether you need primary or specialty care, we’re here to help on your journey to better health.
Services Offered
Free Consultations for minor illnesses and injuries, help and education on nutrition, physical activity, cancer prevention, management of chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, thyroid, etc. For cases that require further expertise, the clinic refers to local clinics and hospitals. Specialists in Houston are available via telemedicine.
- Chronic Conditions, such as Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Thyroid, Hypercholesterolemia Management, etc.
Acute conditions that include Upper Respiratory Conditions
- Allergies
- Cold and Coughs
- Flu (flu test when available)
- Sinus infection
- Sore throat and Strep throat ( strep test when available)
- Asthma
- Bronchitis
Head, Ear, Eye, and Skin Conditions
- Minor Headaches
- Ear infections
- Eye irritation and redness
- Minor skin rashes and infections
- Removal of stiches
Digestive and Urinary Conditions:
- Abdominal pain
- Constipation
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Bladder & Kidney Infection
Musculoskeletal:
- Muscle strains
- Joint sprains
- WWE Exams, Includes a breast examination, a pelvic examination and a pap smear
- Well Child Exams
- Flu Vaccine
- COVID-19 Vaccine
- TB Testing (when available)
- Fasting Screening, test includes Total Cholesterol and Glucose levels (when available)
- Blood Pressure checks
- Sports physical, Employment physical, School/Program Entrance physicals
Additional services include:
- Colposcopy
- Echo and EKG services available
- Referrals to low cost laboratory given, Referrals for mammograms, Referrals to radiology services when needed.
- Referrals to Diabetes Management Programs
- Assistance in applying for Patient Assistant Programs sponsored by pharmaceutical companies for underinsured patients needing medications.
(Applicant may need to provide proof of income, letter of support, proof of residency, date of birth, social security or other information required by the pharmaceutical company)
Please bring any labs recently done, list of current medications, most recent vaccine record.
Appointments are preferred, please call (956) 330-5014 to schedule an appointment.
Eligible patients
Any person of any age who does not have health insurance or a primary care physician can be seen. Patient’s with insurance or who are currently enrolled in Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), State Clinic, etc. are encouraged to see PCP when possible. Any questions regarding patient eligibility can be directed to mobile clinic staff at (956) 330-5014.
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| September 5, 2024 – November 8, 2024 | SAN BENITO HIGH SCHOOL 450 S. Williams Rd., San Benito, TX |
| November 11, 2024 – February 28, 2025 | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE (TSTC) 1902 North Loop 499, Harlingen, TX |
| March 4, 2024 – May 31, 2024 | RIO HONDO HIGH SCHOOL 22547 State Hwy. 345, Rio Hondo, TX |
| June 3, 2024 – August 2, 2024 | LIBERTY MEMORIAL MIDDLE SCHOOL 31579 Farm Road 2893, San Benito, TX |
| Day | Morning Hours | Afternoon Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM |
| La Fecha | La Posición |
|---|---|
| 05 Septiembre – 08 Noviembre, 2024 | SAN BENITO HIGH SCHOOL 450 S. Williams Rd., San Benito, TX |
| 11 Noviembre – 28 Febrero, 2025 | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE (TSTC) 1902 North Loop 499, Harlingen, TX |
| 04 Marzo – 31 Mayo, 2024 | RIO HONDO HIGH SCHOOL 22547 State Hwy. 345, Rio Hondo, TX |
| 03 Junio – 02 Agosto, 2024 | LIBERTY MEMORIAL MIDDLE SCHOOL 31579 Farm Road 2893, San Benito, TX |
| La Fecha | Horas de la Mañana | Horario de la Tarde |
|---|---|---|
| Lunes | 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM |
| Martes | 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM |
| Miércoles | 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM |
| Jueves | 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM |
| Viernes | 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM |
*Dates, times, and locations subject to change.
More news about the mobile clinic:
- Out in Front (Mar 2018)_Heart Health_Mobile Clinic
- Houston Chronicle news: Houston doctors determined to reduce cervical cancer deaths in Rio Grande Valley