Information for Returning Students

Student Affairs

Health Services

UPDATE 4 November 2009: H1N1 Vaccine not yet available at MBC ... but it's still coming
Mary Baldwin College still has plans to administer the H1N1 influenza vaccine to MBC students, employees, and their families as soon as possible under a long-standing agreement with the Central Shenandoah Health District. Unfortunately the college has not yet been given a specific date to expect a supply of the vaccine. When we have more information, students and employees will be notified via e-mail and this Web site.

Since classes began in late August, the MBC Health Center has seen at least 60 students with flu-like illness, and a number of faculty and staff have missed work for the same reason. Everyone in the MBC community is urged to remain vigilant in preventing the spread of disease.

28 August 2009
Mary Baldwin College urges all students, faculty, and staff to take precautions against the novel H1N1 influenza (formerly called the swine flu), which has spread around the globe. In North America, it was first detected in April 2009. With the beginning of school and the advent of flu season, it may begin to spread more rapidly in North America. While the majority of U.S. cases to date have been relatively mild, and no cases have been reported at Mary Baldwin, the H1N1 flu can in some cases be serious, resulting in hospitalization or death. Because there is virtually no immunity to this flu within the population, the college community should be exceptionally vigilant in preventing its spread.

MBC Health Center: 540-887-7095
MBC Health Center Fax #: 540-887-7289
Diane Kent, associate vice president for student affairs, 540-887-7221; dkent@mbc.edu
Carilion Family Medicine, Staunton: 540-885-3525

The MBC Health Center is located on the lower level of Blakely House. Holly Karicofe is the Registered Nurse on staff. Health Center services are available to all RCW students. However, services are not provided for MBC staff/faculty or ADP or graduate students.

Counseling and Psychological Services

To contact us: call 540-887-7281

Our mission is to help you maximize your academic experience and your personal growth. We hope to help you learn personal skills that will last a lifetime.

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