PUTNAM — Day Kimball Healthcare (DKH) has sought donations of medical supplies from organizations and individuals across northeastern Connecticut in the wake of shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE) caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Since the original call for materials just three weeks ago, DKH has received donations of variety of PPE supplies from more than 85 individuals, organizations, businesses and manufacturers.
“We continue to be humbled by the generosity of the community as we all navigate this difficult situation together,” said Kristen Willis, director of development, Day Kimball Healthcare. “Support has come to us in a number of ways including donations of PPE, restaurant owners and individuals preparing and delivering meals for our staff, and monetary donations with messages of gratitude and inspiration. The outpouring of support has been amazing, but we still need the help of our community.”
In collaboration with the Northeast District Department of Health for the procurement of these critical supplies, DKH continues to accept PPE donations from the community to keep colleagues, patients and families safe during these unprecedented times.
Donated items must be in original, unopened packaging. Equipment being accepted by DKH include: disposable head covers; disposable gowns; disposable gloves; N95 respirator face masks; disposable face masks; face-shields/goggles; coveralls/scrubs; shoe-covers; disinfection wipes and liquids; and general-purpose hand cleaners and hand sanitizers. DKH is also accepting homemade face masks.
Visit www.daykimball.org/donatePPE for information on donating supplies.
In addition, DKH is accepting monetary donations to the DKH COVID-19 Response Fund which will be put to use immediately to provide critical supplies, equipment and resources in response to this rapidly evolving pandemic.

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