In response to questions about how members of the community can assist in the region’s novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response, Twin County Regional Healthcare today announced that it is accepting donations of unused and handmade medical and protective supplies and equipment. This move is part of Twin County Regional Healthcare’s ongoing efforts to address the COVID-19 pandemic and prepare for increased needs of personal protective equipment (PPE), which healthcare providers across the nation are experiencing.
The hospital can accept the following unused medical and protective supplies and equipment:
Disposable face masks including surgical masks and ear-loop masks
Respirator masks rated N95 or higher
Face shields and goggles designed to protect eyes
Disposable gowns such as medical/dental gowns as well as impervious or isolation gowns
Disposable non-latex gloves
Disposable surgical caps
Disposable foot covers
Antimicrobial wipes
Hand sanitizer
At this time, Twin County Regional Healthcare cannot accept medical devices, medications or linens.
Those with supplies and equipment to donate may contact our Materials Management Department at 276.236.8181 to arrange delivery. For more information, visit our website at www.TCRH.org.
About Twin County Regional Healthcare
Twin County Regional Hospital (TCRH) is the flagship of the Twin County Regional Healthcare delivery system, a Duke LifePoint Healthcare affiliate, centered on the mission “Making Communities Healthier®. The hospital is located in Galax, Virginia, the center of the Twin Counties of Grayson and Carroll Counties in Southwest Virginia.
Twin County Regional Hospital has been the anchor and the region’s leader of healthcare for over 45 years offering services such as acute care, behavioral health, cardiac rehab/cardio direct, cardiology, cardiopulmonary services, chronic disease management, diagnostic imaging, emergency services, gastroenterology, intensive care, lab/lab direct, occupational health, orthopedics, rehabilitation services, sleep center, stroke center, surgical services, teleneurology, women’s health and birthing center and many other services.
The hospital and the Twin County Physician Practices (Galax, Hillsville & Independence); Behavioral Health; Cardiology; Gastroenterology; Orthopedics; Pediatrics; Surgery, Urgent Care and Urology) – continually develop and improve services as well as outreach programs in response to community need. For additional information, please call 276.236.TCRH (8274) or visit www.TCRH.org or find TCRH on Facebook.
