covid-19 relief fund
Around the world COVID-19 is bringing individuals, businesses and organizations
together to combat this pandemic. We are seeing the same happening right
here in our own community. We are so fortunate, to be the recipients of
such an outpouring of solidarity and support by our community at large.
The generosity of the Worcester County community is unmatched. Now everyone
can support the COVID-19 Relief Fund coordinated by the Atlantic General
Hospital Foundation by donating. 100% of these funds will be used to aid
our medical professionals through efforts like providing essential medical
supplies, constructing emergency care structures, or offering critical
support for our frontline staff. Your gift will be directed to our highest
priority needs during this unprecedented time. Your contribution to the
COVID-19 Relief Fund will help our healthcare providers and staff continue
to provide high quality care to our community.
Click here to make a financial gift.
If you are interested in making an in-kind donation
of supplies, equipment, or food for healthcare workers,
please contact the hospital’s administrative department
at 410-641-9690 or
COVID19donations@atlanticgeneral.org.
DONATIONS OF FACE MASKS
Many members of our community have reached out and asked if they can help
us by making face masks. We believe cloth face masks can play a role in
infection prevention if used correctly.
Cloth face masks protect others around the wearer by helping contain droplets emitted from speaking, coughing, ad sneezing. If you are coughing and sneezing, we do encourage you to stay home.
Atlantic General Hospital is now collecting handmade face masks for our associates who are not taking care of patients but still work in the hospital, as well as for our patients to take home.
We can only accept cloth masks made from new, clean, tightly woven fabric.
FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL:
- Avoid making face masks if you are sick or think you might be getting sick.
- Avoid making face masks if you have been told you have a multi-drug resistant organism like MRSA or C. diff., or if you have any open or draining wounds.
- Keep all face mask materials away from household pets.
- Be sure the area in which you are working is clean (sanitize all surfaces with a disinfectant) before making face masks.
- Be sure to perform hand hygiene before touching face mask materials.
If you would like to donate homemade cloth masks, please contact Caroline Phillips at COVID19donations@atlanticgeneral.org or 410-641-9690.
DIRECTIONS: Click here for AGH acceptable cloth mask instructions (sewn method with ear loops