Valley Chamber president seeks equipment donations for Griffin Hospital staff

Sharing message from Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce President Bill Purcell:

Dear Chamber Members & Friends, As the coronavirus pandemic accelerates in our Valley, we are blessed to have our Award-Winning Griffin Hospital working on the front-lines to stem the tide. Griffin's dedicated caregivers are working tirelessly to prepare for and respond to the needs of what is expected to be a growing number of community residents that will be infected by the COVID-19 Virus. To ensure they have the capability and capacity to respond, it is essential that we protect the health and well-being of caregivers by ensuring access to an adequate supply of Personal Protection Equipment.

If you or someone you know is interested in supporting Griffin Health with this critical need, there are two ways you can help: 1. By donating the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) items: Respiratory Face masks Medical Grade Isolation Masks and Gowns Face Shields Medical-Grade Gloves (non-latex)  The above items should be in their original, unopened packaging. Small quantity donations can be brought to the Hospital's Main Lobby located at 130 Division Street in Derby between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. For large quantity donations, please email them or call 203-732-7539 to make delivery arrangements. 2. Griffin Hospital is also accepting monetary donations to the Griffin Health Covid-19 Fund. Click here for details. Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms can be tested at Griffin's new test facility located at the main campus of the hospital. You will need to have a valid order for the test from a licensed independent healthcare practitioner (MD, DO, APRN or PA) then schedule an appointment by calling 203-437-6815.  For specific questions or concerns about COVID-19, call their Hotline at 203-204-1053 or visit their website. Support your other Chamber Member Non-Profit Caregivers on the Front Lines In addition to meeting the needs at Griffin, many of our Non-Profit Caregivers and Private Providers are also experiencing critical shortages. Please click here for a list of our Non-Profit Members, with Private Providers to come later.   Thank you for your attention to this critical need, and for all that you do to support our Valley community. STAY WELL! Bill