Lakewood Ranch Medical Center accepting safety supplies, donations

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center is accepting help from the public during the COVID-19 crisis.

Heath care workers are in need of supplies to protect themselves against the COVID-19 virus. Donations are being accepted for the following items:

•  Face protection masks (unopened N95, paper ear loop or tie in original carton. Not cloth or hand-sewn.)
• Gloves, non-latex
• Wipes (alcohol or hydrogen peroxide)
• Bottles of household unscented splash-free bleach
• Hand sanitizers
• Disposable shoe covers
• Head covers (disposable bouffant-type with elastic band)
• Eye protection, including face shields and safety goggles
• Gowns (disposable, water-resistant cover gowns in original carton
• Powered air-purifying respirators and PAPR hoods.

Donations can be dropped outside the emergency room entrance at any time or individuals can email [email protected] to arrange for pickup.

Items not on the list will not be accepted.