Appendix VIII: Medical Guide
Responsible for Maintenance: Director of Campus Safety
Medical Guide for RBC Students
| Type of Need | Medical Issue Examples | Recommendations | Transportation |
| Emergency | · Severe pain or swelling
· Deep cuts · Burns · Seizures · Fevers > 101 · Dizziness, fainting, trouble speaking, numbness in limbs · Concussions, head injuries · Poisoning · Medication overdose or interactions |
Call Dept. of Campus Safety and Police 804-862-6111
They will coordinate emergency services as needed |
Ambulance will be arranged when needed.
If an ambulance is required, student will be responsible for providing health insurance or payment for services. |
| Urgent Care | · Bruises and sprains
· Colds and/or flu · Skin rashes · Infections · Vomiting and/or diarrhea · Broken bones · Sprains
|
Patient First – Colonial Heights
8AM-10PM or BetterMed – Colonial Heights 8AM-8PM
After Hours: Southside Emergency Care Center – Colonial Heights or TriCities ER – Prince George |
Uber, taxi or self-transportation
OR
RBC shuttle (contact the Office of Campus Engagement for more information – oce@rbc.edu) |
| Routine Care | · Vaccines
· Colds · Allergy shots · Lab tests/ blood work · Physicals · Other planned or non-urgent care |
Patient First – Colonial Heights
8AM-10PM or BetterMed – Colonial Heights 8AM-8PM |
RBC shuttle every Monday at 4 pm
Departs from Residential Village
OR
RBC shuttle (contact the Office of Campus Engagement for more information – oce@rbc.edu) |
*This guide is intended to provide you with advice and information about how you may treat yourself for common illnesses. It is not intended to be a substitution for expert medical advice or treatment.
