Both first responders and our hospitals are asking for donations or financial help to purchase medical supplies for their personnel, who are "essential" in every sense of the word.
The state is reminding Ohioans of the oncoming shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as masks, goggles, gloves, gowns and face shields for healthcare workers and first responders.
Taking care of a patient who is in intensive care for a 24-hour shift requires:
- 36 pairs of gloves
- 14 gowns
- 3 pairs of goggles
- 13 N-95 face masks
The state of Ohio is asking residents and businesses who can donate PPE, or any other essential service or resource, to email
together@governor.ohio.gov.
Staff will receive these emails and coordinate how these resources can best be used to benefit all Ohioans.
Meanwhile, Adena Health Foundation has created several ways for business partners and community members to support the efforts of Adena providers and caregivers as they take on the Coronavirus, while continuing to meet the day-to-day healthcare needs of our communities.
You can help through:
Financial Support:
The Adena Health Foundation has established a COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund
which will be used to provide emergency assistance in support all Adena Health System facilities and the physicians, APPs and caregivers delivering care to those in need during this pandemic.
Donating Medical Supplies:
Adena is now accepting donations of certain medical supplies as it continues its efforts to care for our communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Supplies that will be accepted include:
- Masks — N-95 masks, surgical masks, procedure masks with or without face shields. Homemade masks are being accepted at this time.
- Eyewear — medical or laboratory goggles and glasses
- Gowns — medical-grade protective gowns, isolation gowns
- Gloves — nitrile exam gloves, surgical gloves
- Hand sanitizer—greater than 60% alcohol
- Sanitizer wipes (Clorox)
Donations may be dropped off at Adena hospital locations in Chillicothe, Greenfield and Waverly between 2-3 p.m. seven days a week.
Special arrangements for supply drop offs can be made by contacting
donations@adena.org
.