HILLSDALE, MI (WTVB) – Officials at Hillsdale Hospital say they received an outpouring of support from the community as individuals and businesses have donated personal protective equipment and covered the cost of food or drinks for hospital workers.
The following items are needed by the hospital to ensure an adequate supply as the pandemic continues and the number of local cases increases:
- N95 or higher health-grade or construction-grade masks
- Nitrile or latex free exam gloves (all sizes)
- Procedure or surgery masks (single-use)
- Cloth or homemade masks (multi-use)
- Bleach wipes
- Isolation gowns or surgery isolation gowns
- Empty pump bottles (from hand sanitizer, soap, etc.)
Chief Quality Officer John Robertson says, “we are not running out of supplies right now. We just don’t know how far or how quickly this virus will spread, so we are asking the community to help us ensure we have what we need when we need it.”
To donate, individuals can come to the hospital and check-in with the staff at the yellow screening tent. They will accept the donated items there or direct them to the appropriate outdoor drop-off location onsite.
In addition to donations of PPE, the hospital is asking the community to help show their support for healthcare workers by placing a sign in their yard.
For more information on how you can help local healthcare workers through donations or signs of support, visit hillsdalehospital.com/strong. For more information on Hillsdale Hospital’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak, visit hillsdalehospital.com/coronavirus.
