March 22, 2020
COLUMBUS, Ohio – In response to our community’s generosity and Vice President Mike Pence’s nationwide call for donating medical supplies, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is opening a drop-off site to accept donations of certain unopened (sealed) medical supplies. This donation center will open tomorrow.
This is the list of new, unopened (sealed) medical supplies that will be accepted:
- Masks—N-95 masks, surgical masks, procedure masks with or without face shields
- Eyewear—medical or laboratory goggles and glasses
- Shoe covers – medical or laboratory boot/shoe covers
- Gowns—medical-grade protective gowns, isolation gowns
- Gloves—nitrile exam gloves, surgical gloves
- Bouffant caps
- Hand sanitizer—greater than 60% alcohol
- Sanitizer wipes
- Digital thermometers
- Face shields
Please DO NOT DROP donations off at the hospital, emergency room or clinics. Donations can be dropped off at our warehouse on 610 Ackerman Road, on the northeast side of the building. Turn into the Ackerman complex at the intersection of Ackerman Drive and Fred Taylor Drive, then follow signage to the right. Current drop off hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week.
For their own safety, drivers should remain in their cars. Our staff and volunteers will unload materials. For large donations or if you require a receipt for your donation, please email SupplyDonations@osumc.edu prior to delivery. The medical center can also arrange to pick up large quantities. We cannot accept donations of food or other perishable items.
All donations will be screened for appropriate use following CDC and epidemiology guidelines. Items not used will be donated elsewhere.
We at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center are humbled and honored by the generosity of our community as we care for our patients.
To learn more, call the donation center: 614-366-8000.
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Media Contact: Marti Leitch, 614-293-3737, Marti.Leitch@osumc.edu