Coastal Bend Health Education Center
The Texas A&M Health Science Center Coastal Bend Health Education Center, located in Corpus Christi, Texas, serves as a key resource for the Coastal Bend, providing health education for medical professionals and the greater community. Established in 1999 through Senate Bill 590, the Coastal Bend Health Education Center is committed to improving the quality of healthcare in the Coastal Bend by advancing the knowledge and skills of healthcare professionals, students and the community through partnerships in education, research, and technology. The center provides continuing medical education opportunities for health professionals, supports programs designed to foster recruitment into health-related professions, aids residents in meeting current healthcare needs related to diabetes and medication assistance and participates in community outreach efforts throughout its 19-county service area.
Programs
Continuing Medical Education
The Continuing Medical Education program supports practicing physicians in acquiring the knowledge necessary to provide optimum patient care on health related topics of specific concern to the Coastal Bend area.
Diabetes Education
The Diabetes Education program provides education regarding treatment and care for diabetes patients and their families.
Health Careers
The Health Careers Program is committed to recruiting students into healthcare careers and to providing educational events related to healthcare occupations and professions.
Medication Assistance
The Medication Assistance program aids clients in completing pharmaceutical applications that offer free or low-cost medications through their assistance programs.
