COVID-19 INFORMATION
COVID-19 NURSE PHONE LINE: 252-668-0858
Campus Protocols for COVID-19
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International Student Return Plan
At-Risk Employees *
* See At-Risk Employees under Employees tab.
An Important Message from the President
COVID-19 GRANT APPLICATION
Submit an application to determine your eligibility for funds provided through the COVID-19 Federal CARES Act Emergency Grant.
Application for Barton students only.
Application Closed: All Federal Funds Have Been Allocated.
FOR STUDENTS
COVID-19 INQUIRIES AND THE MAGNUS HEALTH APP
To contact the Student Health Center with COVID-related questions or if you need to report COVID-19 symptoms, please call 252-668-0858. This phone number is monitored from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. (Please also continue to review the reminder information listed on this page regarding COVID-19 symptoms and prevention measures.)
For the 2020-2021 academic year, Barton College will use Magnus Health to assist students in completing a COVID-19 self-screening assessment each morning prior to participating in campus activities. The Magnus Mobile app allows students to complete this easily from a smartphone in just a few clicks. This screening process will help the College to maintain a safe environment for our campus community by avoiding screenings at the door where person-to-person transmissions could take place. (Students have received an email to guide them with installation of this app.)
At the completion of the quick survey each morning, students will receive a message for their attendance instruction for that day. The app will indicate whether the student is cleared to go to classes, or whether the student needs to check in with the Student Health Center first.
Questions? For any technical issues with the mobile app such as login problems, or problems completing the screening, please contact customer support at Magnus Health SMR by phone at 877-461-6831 or by email at service@magnushealthportal.com. Also, please feel free to consult the Magnus Health Privacy and Security page at www.magnushealth.com/privacy-and-security/.
We are pleased to provide this resource, which can help students monitor their health.
Jennifer M High MSN, RN
Executive Director of Student Health Services
GENERAL QUESTIONS
Students should contact Dr. Joe Dlugos, Dean of Student Life, at jadlugos@barton.edu or at 252-399-6366 with any questions regarding Barton College's response to the Coronavirus.
FOR EMPLOYEES
ABSENCES
For information about how to treat work absences associated with COVID-19, please see the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) sheet located under the Employee Info tab on Campus Connect. Should there be specific employee situations that need further consideration, please bring them to the attention of Vicky Morris, Assistant Vice President for Human Resources, at vamorris@barton.edu.
GENERAL MEDICAL INQUIRIES
Please contact your healthcare provider if you have COVID-19 symptoms. Should you need to contact the Student Health Center with COVID-related questions, please call 252-668-0858. This phone number is monitored from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. (Please also continue to review the reminder information listed on this page regarding COVID-19 symptoms and prevention measures.)
GENERAL QUESTIONS
Employees should contact Vicky Morris, Assistant Vice President for Human Resources, at vamorris@barton.edu with any questions regarding Barton College's response to the Coronavirus.
HEALTH INFORMATION
TIPS FOR COPING IN THE PANDEMIC
Here are some tips to help students and employees cope in healthy ways:
- Validate the Experience
- Maintain Structure as Much as Possible
- Practice Good Self-Care
- Reach out for Support
- Limit Your Exposure to the News
- Use Deep Breathing or Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercises to Help You Relax
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Barton College is committed to providing resources to all students and families to ensure emotional well-being, healthy living, and wellness in all aspects of one’s life. Thus, we are pleased to inform you of a Crisis CHAT line that is available for all employees, students, parents, family, and friends.
The Crisis CHAT offers online emotional support 24 hours a day. Trained chat specialists are available to assist individuals who are depressed, going through a hard time, need to talk, or are having thoughts of hurting themselves. Any life issues may be discussed utilizing the Crisis CHAT line. The goal of Integrated Family Services’ Crisis CHAT line is to help you and others reduce stress and feel empowered to make healthy decisions.
To utilize this free service, simply go to www.integratedfamilyservices.net and click the “chat with us” icon at the top of the page.
COVID-19 SYMPTOMS
Patients with COVID-19 have reportedly had mild to severe respiratory illness. Symptom can include:
- Fever or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
Symptoms may appear 2 - 14 days after exposure. Seek medical advice if you develop symptoms and have been in close contact with a person known to have COVID-19 or if you live in or have recently been in an area with ongoing spread of COVID-19.
Information from www.cdc.gov/covid19-symptoms
COVID-19 PREVENTION
You can help prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses with these actions:
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
- Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- Wear a cloth face cover (mask) to cover your nose and mouth.
- Social distance at least 6 feet apart from others.
Information from www.cdc.gov/covid19
WILSON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Find local information and resources on the Wilson County Health Department's website: www.wilson-co.com/departments/health-department.
CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION
Visit the CDC's website for the most accurate and up-to-date information on the nature, symptoms, and prevention of the Coronavirus. Go to www.cdc.gov/.
Contact Us
Director of Public Relations
Barton College
P.O. Box 5000, Wilson, N.C. 27893
kdaughety@barton.edu
800-345-4973 x6529
252-399-6529