Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Thursday, April 25, 2024 77° Today's Paper


Top News

Queen’s puts out public call for masks and other equipment

DENNIS ODA / MARCH 12
                                Tents were put up at Queen’s Medical Center next to the emergency entrance earlier this month.
1/1
Swipe or click to see more

DENNIS ODA / MARCH 12

Tents were put up at Queen’s Medical Center next to the emergency entrance earlier this month.

The Queen’s Health Systems Tuesday afternoon put out a public call for donations of personal protective equipment for its medical personnel during this pandemic.

“In an effort to build on existing supplies, The Queen’s Health Systems is asking the community for donations of personal protective equipment (PPE). That includes goggles, face shields, masks, and gowns,” Queen’s said in a press release.

Donations from companies or individuals, with the exception of homemade cloth masks, can be dropped off at the following locations:

>> The Queen’s Medical Center-Punchbowl, front hospital lobby (valet area), 24/7; contact Corey Au 808-691-4364

>> The Queen’s Medical Center-West O’ahu, receiving loading dock (mauka of the hospital), 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; contact: Mark Hinshaw 808-691-3000

>>Queen’s North Hawaii Community Hospital; contact: Money Atwal 808-885-4444

>> Molokai General Hospital, normal business hours (Monday-Friday): Administration building, normal business hours, ; contact: Jan Kalanihuia 808-553-5331;

>> Molokai General Hospital, after hours, emergency room; contact emergency room registration clerk 808-553-5331

By participating in online discussions you acknowledge that you have agreed to the Terms of Service. An insightful discussion of ideas and viewpoints is encouraged, but comments must be civil and in good taste, with no personal attacks. If your comments are inappropriate, you may be banned from posting. Report comments if you believe they do not follow our guidelines. Having trouble with comments? Learn more here.