Access2Health Smartpods

What is an Access2Health Smart Pod™?

A Smart Pod™ is a mobile clinic containing innovative technology that allows healthcare professionals to treat patients with a severe common cold all the way to a highly infectious disease without risk of additional spread. The Smart Pods™ are also unique in their ability to fold up and be moved to other locations as needed via truck or even helicopter. Smart Pods™ were designed and trademarked by Baylor College of Medicine with the help of NASA engineers.

What services are available at an Access2Health Smart Pod™?

• COVID-19 Testing
• COVID-19 Vaccines

How much does it cost to visit an Access2Health Smart Pod™?

Everything is free and it’s open to all residents. There are no insurance or citizen checks. The goal of these Access2Health Smart Pods™ is to provide residents a means to visit a doctor, and to feel safe and secure when doing so.

How do you find an Access2Health Smart Pod™?

Visit one of our two locations: 

• North East Community Center, 10918 1/2 Bentley Street, Houston, TX 77093, 832-927-4008
• East Harris County Activity Center, 7340 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena, TX 77505, 832-927-4006

What are the hours of operation? 

• North East Harris Community Center Pod:
  • Monday - 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday - CLOSED
  • Wednesday - 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Thursday - 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM 
  • Friday - 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM 
  • Saturday - 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Sunday - CLOSED
• East Harris County Activity Center Pod: 
  • Monday - 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday - 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM 
  • Wednesday  - CLOSED 
  • Thursday - 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM 
  • Friday - 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM 
  • Saturday - 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Sunday - CLOSED