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Emergency Care
Students who need first aid or emergency medical care for an illness or incident that occurs while performing rotation-related responsibilities may obtain care, at their own expense, at the following sites:
- UNC Hospitals: UNC Campus Health Service (CHS)
- VA Medical Center: UNC CHS or Duke University
- Duke University Medical Center: UNC CHS or Duke University
- Quest Diagnostics:
- Molecular Pathology:
- Laboratory Corporation of America:
- Nash General Hospital: Nash General Hospital
- Community Laboratory Experience: ER of the Community Laboratory facility
These sites should also be used to obtain emergency treatment in case of an HIV exposure. Note that, according to the Centers for Disease Control, post-exposure prophylaxis "should be initiated promptly, preferably within 1-2 hours post-exposure". (see http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/PDF/rr/rr5409.pdf)