Cottage Hospital Opens Drop-Off Zone for Medical Supply Donations
Calls on Community to Donate Protective Gear to Meet Challenges of COVID-19
On Sunday, Cottage Health announced that it will set up a drop-off zone to receive medical supply donations from the community as the spread of the COVID-19 virus threatens to put excessive strain on supply networks. Cottage is calling for individuals and organizations to donate “medical goggles, face shields, protective masks, and gowns,” particularly “supplies in original, unopened packaging.” The medical provider will open a drop-off zone in the parking area of Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital (351 South Patterson Ave., Goleta) starting on Tuesday, March 24, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
The hospital has currently suspended visitation, and Cottage emphasized that those making donations must not enter the hospital lobby. At this point, sewn cloth masks are not being accepted.
(On Tuesday, Cottage announced it would accept sewn masks.)
