OSF HealthCare has announced how citizens can help medical personnel on the front line of the Coronavirus fight.
OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville and OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana released a statement saying they are humbled by the many requests from individuals and businesses within the community who want to support the healthcare workers. Here is how you can help:
• Prevent the spread of infection. Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly. Avoid touching
your eyes, nose and mouth – especially with unwashed or unsanitized hands. Avoid handshakes
and hugs, and practice physical distancing.
• Donate blood. To schedule a donation with Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center, call (800)
217-4483, visit bloodcenter.org or download the mobile app available at bloodcenter.org/app.
• Donate supplies.OSF HealthCare is accepting supplies of masks, respirators, gloves, disposable
gowns, wipes, thermometers and hand sanitizer.
• Make masks. We are also accepting donations of handmade, non-clinical masks. Instructions are
available at osfhealthcare.org/covid19/give. Masks can be packaged in bundles of 25 and placed
in a zip-close bag for delivery.
Masks and other supplies can be dropped off at the OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center donation tent or
OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center at the front lobby entrance.
For bulk or large donations, individuals are encouraged to reach out to us via phone at (309) 624-5840
or email SupportOSF@osfhealthcare.org. To see a full list of acceptable donations and drop off
locations, visit osfhealthcare.org/covid19/give
