COLUMBUS – The hunt for ventilators and other medical supplies is consuming the U.S. and Europe, as new coronavirus infections soar.
OSU Wexner Medical Center is opening a drop-off site to accept donations of unopened medical supplies. It will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., seven days a week.
To learn more, call the donation center call 614-366-8000
Items needed by hospitals immediately:
Masks—N-95 masks, surgical masks, procedure masks with or without face shields
Eyewear—medical or laboratory goggles and glasses
Shoe covers – medical or laboratory boot/shoe covers
Gowns—medical-grade protective gowns, isolation gowns
Gloves—nitrile exam gloves, surgical gloves
Bouffant caps
Hand sanitizer—greater than 60% alcohol
Sanitizer wipes
Donations can be dropped off at our warehouse, 610 Ackerman Road, on the northeast side of the building.
For their own safety, drivers should remain in their cars.