FAQ
Thomas Street at Quentin Mease Clinic
It is a bittersweet moment for Harris Health to move Thomas Street Health Center. Unfortunately, the current building (2015 Thomas Street, Houston, Texas 77009) has become a challenge to maintain and use over the years. The building is more than 100 years old and requires many structural upgrades to continue its use as a healthcare facility. The building is also a historical landmark and, as such, cannot be extensively renovated to accommodate its future needs. Luckily, Harris Health has completed a nearly two-year renovation and construction project of Quentin Mease Hospital—converting it to a multi-floor healthcare facility now named Quentin Mease Health Center.
The nearly two-year renovation and construction of Quentin Mease Health Center (3601 North MacGregor Way, Houston, Texas 77004) means that space is available for the relocation of Thomas Street Health Center. It will be known as Thomas Street at Quentin Mease Health Center and promises to offer all services currently available at its present location in a modern and more accommodating space. Additionally, the new clinic is about 15 minutes south of our current location off State 288 and on the Metro bus line (Route 5 Southmore).
Our plans call for taking care of the first patients at Thomas Street at Quentin Mease Health Center on Tuesday, May 9, 2023.
Leading up to the opening in May, of our new facility, expect several communications—face-to-face interactions with your care team, MyHealth alerts, signage, flyers, and posters—about what to expect to make the transition to Thomas Street at Quentin Mease Health Center as simple as possible for you. For more information, visit nextlevelharrishealth.org/thomas-street or call 713-873-4000.
The new location will offer the same services provided at Thomas Street. The difference is a fresh and modern look to exam rooms, waiting areas and other areas like the pharmacy. Here’s a list of services that will be offered at the new location:
Medical services:
| Primary HIV Medical Care | PrEP Prevention Clinic | Radiology |
| Rapid Start Medications | Oncology | Rheumatology |
| Anal Dysplasia Clinic | OBGYN/Well Woman Exams | Dermatology |
| Neurology | Psychiatry and Behavioral Health | Hepatitis C Clinic |
| Urgent Care | Young Adult Clinic | Metabolic Clinic |
| Clinical Trials and Research | Medication Assistance |
Extended services:
| Eligibility/Registration | HIV Testing and Counseling | Social Services |
| Case Management | Laboratory | Behavioral Health |
| Mentoring Program | Patient Advocacy | Language Assistance |
| Patient Education | Wellness Program | Volunteer Services |
| Substance-Use Counseling | Physical Therapy | Nutrition Services |
| Pharmacy On-site | Homeless Assistance |
Unfortunately, Thomas Street at Quentin Mease Health Center is only for patients diagnosed with HIV/AIDS or referred to the facility from physicians at a Harris Health location. In essence, Thomas Street is a specialty facility providing comprehensive service to only HIV/AIDS patients.
Yes, if you are a patient diagnosed with HIV/AIDS and want to start using Thomas Street for your healthcare needs, please reach out to our Entry to Care Team at 713-873-4380 or 713-873-4124 and our staff will work to help you transfer your care to Thomas Street.
No, unfortunately the pharmacy located inside Quentin Mease Health Center is only for patients that receive specialty care at Quentin Mease Health Center.
No, Quentin Mease Health Center is a specialty location and its services including pharmacy are only for patients receiving specialty care for infectious disease, dialysis treatment or endoscopy care. You should continue to use the pharmacy available at your medical home location or consider Harris Health’s medication home-delivery program. For more information, please talk to a care member from your medical home location or visit the patient portal—MyHealth.
Harris Health offers its established patients a convenient and easy way to receive most medications by mail. This eliminates the hassle of driving or waiting for a prescription refill at a location. For more information, please talk to a care member from your medical home location or visit the patient portal—MyHealth.
