Chester County Hospital seeks donations from public to battle coronavirus

WEST CHESTER » Chester County Hospital has mobilized an Emergency Donation Center, seeking donations from the community for items needed to battle the coronavirus pandemic. It will ensure health care workers at the hospital have the gear they need to protect them in the coming weeks, as more and more virus victims are treated.

Chester County Hospital is accepting the following items:

Masks, face protection, paper ear loop or tie in original carton, gloves, non-latex, all sizes in original carton, wipes, bleach, alcohol or hydrogen peroxide, bottles of non-splash bleach and hand sanitizer.

Also, head covers, disposable bouffant type with elastic band, disposable shoe covers, eye protection, including face shields, safety goggles, gowns, disposable water resistant cover gowns in original carton and Powered airpurifying respirators and PAPR hoods.

Donations are accepted by entering the hospital’s campus, and follow the signs to the parking garage at 1701 E. Marshall St., West Chester. Don’t get out of your car. Staff members will be controlling traffic and ensuring the process moves smoothly. Remote open or unlock your trunk so staff can access donations.

The Chester County Hospital is not accepting home-sewn reusable masks or 3-D printed ventilator parts at this time.

To request a gift receipt, email your name, address, phone number and items donated to CCHGift@uphs. upenn.edu.