A Message from the CVPH Foundation
The Coronavirus is unlike anything this area has ever seen. The hospital’s response is equally unprecedented. To meet the challenges of this public health crisis, we need your help now, more than ever.
How can I help? Due to a high demand of essential medical supplies across the country, CVPH is having a difficult time acquiring these items:
We greatly appreciate anyone who is willing to donate these items. They should be new, clean and still in the original packaging. Due to visitation and safety guidelines, we’re asking anyone interested in donating any of these supplies to please email the Foundation or call the office at (518) 562-7169 for more information and to arrange for pick up. |
Virtual Visitation & Community Support
The Foundation is asking for the public’s help in raising money to support our patients, our employees and the entire community during this COVID-19 event. Funds will be used to acquire iPads and other forms of technology that can help patients take part in virtual visitations with their loved ones. “It may not be the same as being in the room, but even just seeing and hearing a loved one makes such a big difference in these difficult times,” said Kerry Haley, CVPH Associate Vice President of Philanthropy. Gifts will also help fulfill needs for equipment, supplies and employee support as it’s needed.
Home-sewn Face Masks
We’ve noticed many social media posts about people in our community making fabric masks at home and wanting to donate them to the hospital. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has determined that fabric masks can be used when supplies are scarce. These types of masks would be for employees who DO NOT give direct patient care but would like an additional barrier of protection while they work. Click here for details on how to make the masks and get them to the hospital team. In the event we receive an abundance of homemade masks, we will share with other local organizations in need.
Show Your Gratitude We are overwhelmed by the amount of support the community continues to show for CVPH employees, including on social media. Everyone at the hospital is incredibly appreciative of the kind words. Please keep them coming! Do you know or love a health care worker? Whether it’s just to say thank you, share their inspirational story, or let us know you’re thinking about them, you can post your messages and videos (keep it clean, please) on the hospital’s social media channels with the noted hashtags so we can share your thoughts and words of encouragement with employees. #CVPHPeople |
Posted: March 26th, 2020 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.