03/21/2020
Big shout out to for donating 4 cases of masks, gloves and shields to front line workers at Valley Medical! Continuing to do their part to raise awareness too! Bravo👏👏👏
The world is experiencing a shortage of surgical masks and respirators. Countries around the globe are scrambling to bulk up their mask supplies to help curb the spread of the novel coronavirus and allow medical professionals to safely treat infected patients. It’s crucial for health care workers, doctors, and nurses on the front lines of the disease to have the proper protective gear to lower the risk of contracting Covid-19, but America’s mask supply is being so rapidly depleted that even the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has suggested homemade masks, like bandanas or scarves, “as a last resort” for health care providers in “settings where face masks are not available.” Hospitals across America are running out of supplies, and medical professionals online are urging the public to donate whatever they’ve stockpiled to local health care facilities. Masks and respirators are typically designed to be worn only once, but in the face of dwindling inventory, some health care providers are asked to re-wear their gear. Alarmed by the lack of protective equipment, doctors, nurses, and health workers are sharing anecdotes about the risk this brings to them and their patients, calling on people to donate what they can.
CDG has elected to support the local hospital and donate the masks we have on hand. We are asking all our dental colleagues and friends to reach out and do the same. We have included a list of items to consider donation and organizations to contact.
Valley Medical Center Foundation is accepting donations. They can be reached at: Donations can be delivered between the hours of 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. at 2400 Clove Drive, San Jose. Gifts are tax-deductible. Questions? Call 408-885-5299 or email vmcfoundation@hhs.sccgov.org.
• Masks
• Hand sanitizer
• Protective googles and face shields
• Disinfectant wipes
• Infrared thermometers
• Shoe covers
• Hair covers and surgical caps
Residents and companies who want to make a donation can reach RNPA at (408) 292-6061 or by email at info@rnpa.net.