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The Greater Los Angeles Hospital Registry Answers the Call for PPE
Personal protective equipment is in high demand for hospitals during the pandemic, and Northridge Hospital is no stranger to the crucial need for these supplies. Fortunately, the Greater Los Angeles (GLA) Hospital Registry is a free online service that allows hospitals in LA County to list specific needs, and share that information with individuals or organizations that want to help. Created by local community members, this volunteer-run registry partners with the charitable project, Emergency Supply Donor Group, a fiscally sponsored project of Jumpstart Labs.
When the Northridge Hospital Foundation applied for supplies though the GLA Hospital Registry, several organizations stepped in
to donate, including Homeland Security Advisory Council, Peter Lowy, Aspiration,
and Joe Sanberg. In total, the hospital received 8,500 isolation gowns and 1,000 face shields, valued at $25,000.
CELEBRITY CORNER
Kevin Hart & Beyond Meat Show Love for Careworkers
Kevin Hart and Beyond Meat delivered over 300 burgers to feed our staff on two occasions—what a great way to fuel the day.
Super Hero Delivery from Gal Gadot
Wonder Woman, also known as Gal Gadot, embarked on a mission to revitalize super heroes of the medical kind by providing them with lunch. Recognizing that this is a hectic time for hospital staff, Gal stated, “Make sure to be extra kind, extra patient, and extra helpful to those that are helping us get through these times.”
“We are grateful for
the registry and the donors who are stepping up to support our communities and the amazing health care workers on the frontlines.”
~ JESSIE GABRIEL ASSEMBLYMEMBER, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Annie Bosko Private Concert
Gary Sinise Calls in the Forces
Gary Sinise (“Forrest Gump,” “The Green Mile”) applied his dedication to supporting military veterans to help health care workers, first responders, and veterans impacted by COVID-19. Since March, the Gary Sinise
Foundation has donated more than 33,000 meals,
including 250 to Northridge Hospital’s frontline caregivers, stating, “We must do all we can do in times of need to help and support each other.”
Singer Annie Bosko treated Northridge Hospital staff to a special performance thanks
to nurse Melissa Bowden who reached out to her, sharing how the song “Fighter”
resonated in current times. Bosko told the team, “I can’t think of anyone in the world
right now who epitomizes ‘Fighter’ more than you guys who are out there on the front
lines risking your health and safety to keep us safe.” 9