Medical Emergencies and Health Protocols
In the event of a medical emergency dial 911. Be prepared to tell the 911 dispatcher the nature of your emergency and your exact location. The 911 operator will contact public safety, who will contact the nurse.
The Department of Public Safety can be contacted at 607-962-9000 or by dialing '9000' from any campus phone.
Cardiac Emergency Response Plan
SUNY CCC Cardiac Emergency Response Protocol
Location of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)
Responding to a Suspected Opioid Overdose
Naloxone, also known as Narcan, is a medication that can reverse the life threatening effects of an opioid overdose. This medication is available at various campus locations for use in this type of emergency. For the location of these dispensers, please see the list below. The Health Office nurses are able to provide Naloxone education on request during regular office hours, or there is a video linked below. Please contact us at 607-962-9257 or email healthoffice@corning-cc.edu with any questions.
NYSDOH and SUNY Naloxone Training Video
Opioid-Associated Emergency for Lay Responders Algorithm
Campus Locations of Naloxone Dispensers
Responding to a Suspected Seizure
- Recognize 3 common seizure types
- Describe 3 seizure first aid steps to assist a student having a seizure
- Recognize 3 key factors that would make a seizure a medical emergency
- Describe 3 ways to a support student living with epilepsy
Information on Covid and Other Viral Illnesses:
SUNY CCC: Isolation Precautions and Self Care For Viral Illness
CDC: Preventing The Spread of Respiratory Viruses When You’re Sick
CDC Press Release 3/4/2024: CDC updates and simplifies respiratory virus recommendations
If you do not find the information that you need, or have questions, please contact a nurse at healthoffice@corning-cc.edu