Awesome: Trent University Offers Temporary Housing For Local Frontline Healthcare Professionals
/Trent University is stepping up in a big way, working collaboratively with Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) to provide temporary housing options for healthcare workers within the Gzowski College residence on the East Bank of Trent University’s Symons Campus.
Gzowski College (Photo courtesy Trent University)
“Trent has been looking for ways to support the community as we navigate our way through the current crisis,” says Dr. Leo Groarke, president and vice-chancellor of Trent University.
“After our donation of personal protective equipment to the hospital last week, we are pleased to be able to provide housing for those working on the front lines of healthcare in Peterborough.”
Trent University Symons Campus
Trent University was approached by PRHC recently about the possibility of using residences to temporarily house hospital staff who choose to self-isolate from their families while caring for patients.
Gzowski College is currently unoccupied, as Trent is operating with a reduced campus presence. After students depart, these rooms would typically by occupied in the spring and summer for conferences and weddings. However, due to the pandemic, all such events have been cancelled and the residences are empty.
Trent staff prepare donation of personal protective equipment and clothing for PRHC. (photo courtesy Trent University)
