LANCASTER, Pa. — The Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences said Friday it is donating its entire supply of ventilators to Lancaster General Hospital to help treat any future patients who contract COVID-19.
Health officials say ventilators are in short supply as coronavirus spreads across the country. The PA College of Health Sciences gave Lancaster General its six ventilators in an effort to help.
"We know that the ventilator shortage is a challenge within our state and across the world, which can be a barrier to treating an increased volume of patients," said Jim Christie, Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences Respiratory Care Program Chair. "This contribution is a small, but powerful thing we could do to support our community and specifically our fellow health care workers. We know the critical work they're doing—and we're grateful for them and to support them.
“My biggest hope is they aren’t needed, but if they are, I’m glad they’re in a place where they can be put to good use.”
