STRHS-Winchester/Sewanee Accepting Donations of Medical and Protective Supplies and Equipment

April 1, 2020

In response to questions about how members of the community can assist in the region’s novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response, Southern Tennessee Regional Health System-Winchester/Sewanee (STRHS) today announced that it is accepting donations of unused and handmade medical and protective supplies and equipment. This move is part of STRHS’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 earloop 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, STRHS cannot accept medical devices, medications or linens. 

Those with supplies and equipment to donate may contact STRHS’s Incident Command Center at 931-967-8208 to arrange delivery.