Wexner Medical Center Providing Free ‘Care Kits’
Source: Nia Noelle / Nia Noelle
Here’s some good news for you. The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center wants you to remain healthy and safe during the pandemic so they are distributing free care kits to the public.
Source: Nia Noelle / Nia Noelle
According to their site, the medical center has partnered with the Columbus Police Department, Columbus Public Health, Franklin County Public Health, Columbus City Schools and the National African American Male Wellness Initiative along with other community partners to kits. These kits include isolation-grade masks, hand soap, hand sanitizers, toothbrushes and toothpaste. (While isolation-grade, these masks are not approved for use by providers in clinical settings.)
Distributions will occur in the areas of greatest need, including the ZIP codes 43219, 43211, 43207, 43223 and 43203.
Where and when
Monday, May 11, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
East High School
1500 E. Broad St.
Columbus, OH 43203
Tuesday, May 12, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
3223 Allegheny Ave.
Columbus, OH 43209
Wednesday, May 13, 2 to 7 p.m.
New Salem Baptist Church
2956 Cleveland Ave.
Columbus, OH 43224
Thursday, May 14, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Center
409 Industry Drive
Columbus, OH 43204
Friday, May 15, 2 to 7 p.m.
Kroger
1441 Parsons Ave
Columbus, OH 43207
For more details, click here.
