CACOST at no cost New medical help for students

Texas A&M University Kingsville (TAMUK) has partnered with Community Action Corporation of South Texas Health Center (CACOST) to provide students with health services on campus.

Services are offered at no cost to students.

During the pandemic, Texas A&M University Kingsville contacted Community Action to partner up by bringing a mobile facility to the university.

“Before I was insured, I would avoid seeking medical care due to the out-of-pocket expens - es for the medication I needed. I knew the visit, alone, would be around $90, and the medication was $170, so I completely avoided receiving medical attention,” a student who visited the bus for health care needs who wanted to remain unidentified said.

With a facility that offers many services on campus, students no longer need to struggle to find transportation or money to get seen by a medical professional.

“For the general public, we adhere to the sliding fee scale-it is based on the ability to pay, and we do not deny services to anybody. As for TAMUK, we do not bill students if they receive services on campus since it is already included in their tuition fees,” CEO Ann E. Awalt said.

Students can call to make an appointment or be seen as a walk in. The mobile facility is located in the parking lot of the Student Health and Well- ness building.

“What we provide there [mobile facility on campus] is primary medical care for the student population. They offer sick/wellness visits and treat chronic conditions, including ordering maintenance medications for conditions such as dia -