HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System received a major donation of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy donated nearly $27,000 in PPE as part of its efforts to help the communities where it operates in the battle against the coronavirus pandemic.
The donation included approximately 6,700 KN95 masks, 5,400 three-ply masks and 243 isolation gowns.
Ken Johnson, president and CEO of Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System (HRHS, said the gift could not be timelier as Hutch Regional continues its efforts to contain the worldwide coronavirus pandemic. “Getting enough PPE to protect our patient care team during the crisis has been a huge, uphill battle,” Johnson said. “The generous gift from Siemens Gamesa will help us to safely treat patients and keep our team healthy. We are very grateful for the generous donation.”
In a statement issued by Siemens Gamesa, the company said: “The impact of the crisis has been felt across the world and is likely to continue for some time. In response, Siemens Gamesa has launched a social campaign to allow its teams to help in the global fight against the pandemic.”
Doug Fulton, plant manager at the Hutchinson facility, lauded the contribution made by the company’s plant in Hutchinson. “As a company, we will play our part to help combat the crisis and put us back on the path to creating a sustainable future,” Fulton said.
Johnson added: “The donation of PPE will positively affect many people in our community. Good corporate citizenship is a part of the company’s mission and Hutchinson is a major beneficiary.”