Diagnostic Resources

The following are some of the larger regional academic and government clinics or other services that specialize in some aspect of environmental health disease or that can direct you to health professionals or centers that do. Because of the number of private clinics and physicians in the region, it is not possible for us to list them here. Most of the larger area hospitals have referral lines to help direct you to a specialist, and the Harris County Medical Society and the Texas Medical Association maintain a joint list of physicians by location and specialty. If you still need help, we invite you to subscribe to our EHH SUPPORT GROUP, which will allow you to ask other residents of the 13-county region for their recommendations.

City of Houston Health Clinics
The City of Houston provides nine area health clinics providing services in women's and children's health, communicable diseases, dental, and other health screening services. See the website for locations, hours, and details regarding services.

Harris County Health Department Clinics
These clinics provide immunizations and basic medical services at a reduced price for low-income citizens. Visit the website for locations, services and hours.

Harris County Hospital District's ASK A NURSE Program
Seven days a week, from 4 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., you can reach a certified Harris County nurse who will help direct you to an appropriate health professional. Call 713-566-5437.

Meyer Center for Developmental Pediatrics
The Meyer Center provides assessment, treatment and/or referral to appropriate learning and other services for premature babies, babies with birth anomalies, and/or babies exposed to toxic substances such as lead or mercury. Contact 832-822-3419.

St. Luke's Lung Institute
St. Luke's Lung Institute provides diagnostic and treatment services for pulmonary problems in adult patients (age 16 and older). Visit their website for an ozone personal protection guide. Call 832-355-LUNG.

Texas Children's Asthma Center
TCAC provides evaluation of patients for factors that make asthma hard to control, and creation of a treatment plan for the patient, which is reviewed by the referring physicians; the treatment plan includes the latest recommendations for pharmacologic control and environmental management, and provides families with an extensive education program and materials. Several locations in the Houston area. Contact 832-822-3300.

Texas Children's Allergy and Immunology Clinic
Specialists here provide diagnosis and treatment for pediatric patients with allergy, asthma and primary and secondary immune dysfunction. An adult allergist is also available for assessment of adult allergy and asthma. Contact 832-824-1319.

Texas Children's Center for Attention Problems
This multidisciplinary group of neuropsychologists, educators, and physicians assess and treat children with significant difficulty regulating attention at a developmentally appropriate level. Appointments by physician referral only. Contact 832-822-3703.

Southwest Center For Occupational And Environmental Health (SWCOEH)
The Center’s focus is on training occupational and environmental health specialists. Faculty provide patient services through the University of Texas Health Services Clinic at 7000 Fannin, Houston, with a primary focus on adult occupational health. Contact 713-500-3267.

Southwest Center for Pediatric Environmental Health (SW-CPEH), Tyler
Located at 11937 US Highway 271, Tyler, Texas, the Center provides 24-hour telephone consultation on pediatric environmental health issues for members of the 5-state EPA Region 6 (Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas, plus 66 tribes) community and health professionals. The Center can provide referrals to local pediatricians, and has an extensive educational outreach program. Contact 1-888-901-5665.

Southeast Texas Poison Center
Provides 24-hour poison emergency treatment and information resource for health care professionals and the public in Southeast Texas. Contact 1-800-222-1222.

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), Galveston- Regional Maternal and Child Health Program
Services a 50-county area in south, east, and southeast Texas with regional clinics in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Contact 409-772-2388.

UTMB, Galveston: Community Based Primary Care Pediatric Clinics
These primary care clinics provide a full range of general pediatric care. Five locations are in communities located between Galveston and Houston. Please see website for locations and contact numbers.