PRHC Needs Your Help With The Following Much-Needed Protective Equipment & Supplies

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) and the PRHC Foundation have been overwhelmed by messages of thanks and support from our community.

To ensure community efforts are focused where they are most needed at this critical time, PRHC is asking the community to follow these steps when considering how they can contribute:

1. At this time, PRHC is accepting donations of the following much-needed personal protective equipment (PPE) items and supplies:

• N95 masks

• Procedure masks

• Procedure masks with visors

• Hand sanitizer (any free-standing, 70% alcohol foam sanitizer)

• Full face shields with foam

Organizations and individuals who have any of the above supplies on-hand and wish to donate them should visit the PRHC PPE Drive webpage or email peterboroughppedrive@gmail.com.

Public Health Nurse Simone Jackson wearing PPE (personal protective equipment) as she prepares to open a swab to test a patient in our clinic for COVID-19. (Photo courtesy Peterborough Public Health)

2. At this time, due to the nature of COVID-19, the hospital is unable to accept donations of:

• Handmade masks

• Food/drink for hospital staff (until further notice)

Photo courtesy PRHC

3. Anyone who wants to contribute to the hospital’s efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic is encouraged to make a donation to the PRHC Foundation in support of critical investments in lifesaving equipment and technology, and supports for patients and frontline healthcare workers. Donors can also send a special thank you message to PRHC’s doctors, nurses and staff. Visit www.prhcfoundation.ca or call 705-876-5000.

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