UMass Memorial Health Care Inc

My name is William and I am a high school student. As the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the coronavirus (Covid-19) a global pandemic, I realized that something needed to be done.

Hospitals are actively trying to save lives and ensure the well being of their patients. However, many hospitals across the United States lack the vital personal protective equipment like N95 Masks, surgical masks, gloves, shoe covers, gowns, face shields, sanitary wipes, and hair covers. Without these materials, it furthers the spread of the virus and puts both patients and health care workers at risk.

The situation has become so desperate that our Vice President Mike Pence has acknowledged the shortage of these supplies for hospitals and is asking the public for support. It is important for us to protect those serving us and fighting on the front lines against Covid-19.

One hospital in need is UMass Memorial which is located in Massachusetts. With Massachusetts being one of the states that has been hit the hardest by the coronavirus, UMass Memorial is working hard to stop the spread of the virus and treat those that have been infected.

As social distancing has taken effect and large gatherings are dangerous, it will be difficult for us to collect these physical supplies. So, this Go Fund Me Page aims to provide UMass Memorial additional funds to purchase these supplies.  All donations are greatly appreciated.  

More information about Umass Memorial Health Care Inc: Umass Memorial Health Care, Inc. is committed to improving the health of the people of Central New England through excellence in clinical care, services, teaching and research.

For more information, contact: [email redacted]

Our UMass community is tirelessly preparing for a critical mass in COVID-19 cases expected to surge in the coming weeks. In anticipation of this surge, a Field Hospital was recently constructed in the local DCU Center and opened this past Thursday. Though prepared to provide care for 250 patients, the Field Hospital urgently needs the UMass community’s help to stock necessary supplies and support the staff and patients.

A donation of truly any amount will give incredible assistance to the Field Hospital and help us students support their efforts as they provide unprecedented critical care to those suffering from this horrible illness in our community.

For more information about the DCU Field Hospital, please check out the following link: https://boston.cbslocal.com/video/4507913-dcu-center-readies-for-opening-day-as-coronavirus-field-hospital/

Thank you for your consideration and stay safe!

UPDATE: As of now, the field hospital needs have included tele-health and communication related items such as video end points, web cams, and workstations on wheels as well as patient experience items like headphones and iPads for family video calls (especially at end of life).  Inspiring and helpful donations have also included parking and food for staff, sweatshirts and extra blankets for patients (it’s chilly there, we hear).