In the event of an injury, illness or other circumstances requiring immediate emergency assistance, call "911".

"911" is a free call from pay phones on the PVCC campus. Pay phones are located outside the South Entrance of the Main Building and near the vending machines in the V. Earl Dickinson Building Commons.

Community or "house" phones are located in the Bolick Student Center and in the V. Earl Dickinson Building Commons. IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO DIAL "9" FOR AN OUTSIDE LINE WHEN CALLING "911".

First Aid Kits
Only employees with the proper training should ever attempt to administer first aid. First aid kits are available in each laboratory and shop, the receptionist's desk in the Main Building; the Welcome Center (Room 144); the Business Office (Room 240); the Security Office (Room 218); and the Humanities and Social Sciences Division Office (Room 317) in the V. Earl Dickinson Building.

Medical Updates
Bloodborne Pathogens
Pandemic Flu
H1N1 (Swine Flu)

H1N1 (Swine Flu)
PVCC is monitoring the H1N1 (swine flu) situation. Should it be necessary to modify the College schedule or cancel an event, notification will be made by postings to this Web site, the College's emergency messaging system and local media.

What can you do to protect yourself from getting sick?
There is no vaccine available right now to protect against H1N1 flu. There are everyday actions that can help prevent the spread of germs that cause respiratory illnesses like influenza. Take these everyday steps to protect your health:

• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.
• Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
• If you get sick with influenza, CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.

For the most up-to-date information, visit the Center for Disease Control Web site at www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu. Information can also be found on the Virginia Department of Health Web site, www.vdh.state.va.us.