As part of its “For All” mission, Atrium Health Navicent has donated 78 pallets of medical supplies, enough to fill three tractor trailers, to charities providing humanitarian assistance in war-torn Ukraine.

The conflict in the Ukraine has had devastating effects on the country’s hospitals which are in dire need of medical supplies as health workers provide critical care to civilians and wounded soldiers. The region also faces challenges associated with infectious disease risk and the vulnerabilities experienced by the millions of people who have been displaced.

“In addition to increasing access to high-quality health care for members of our own community, it’s important that we extend our “For All” mission to others in their time of need,” said Atrium Health Navicent President and CEO Delvecchio Finley. “We are proud to share these much-needed supplies with doctors and nurses in the Ukraine so they can better care for the sick and injured patients who rely on their medical intervention for survival. Thanks to the International Ukrainian Crisis Fund and Project C.U.R.E. for their partnership in delivering these supplies.”

The more than 35 tons of medical supplies donated include thermometers, exam gloves, cleaning supplies and other items which will be delivered and distributed by the International Ukrainian Crisis Fund and Project C.U.R.E. non-profit organizations to hospitals in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine and the country’s most populous city.

“During the COVID-19 pandemic, United States hospitals grappled with supply-chain difficulties, and we can only imagine the struggles felt by Ukrainian hospitals during this time of conflict. We’re pleased to make this donation in hopes that our Ukrainian counterparts can use these supplies to provide medical care during their time of need,” said Charles Platt, assistant vice president of Supply Chain Management for Atrium Health Navicent.