Bayhealth supporters provide comfort items for patients

Bayhealth team members understand that some patients are facing real challenges when they enter their facilities. That's why they take pride in bringing patients a smile in any way they can. The supporters of Bayhealth’s AmazonSmile Charity List are to thank for supporting these efforts.

"With the donations we've received from Bayhealth's AmazonSmile Charity List, our patients are leaving our hospitals with dignity,” said Dawn Culp, Bayhealth forensic nurse clinical coordinator.

Culp and her team care for patients of all ages who are victims of violence – such as sexual assault or battery. In most of these cases, these patients give their clothing to law enforcement for investigations. In the past, they'd be given paper scrubs to wear, but now they're being discharged with new clothing, thanks to the support of staff and community members by way of donations to the charity list.

Even patients who come in dealing with a mental crisis are given new clothing that addresses their specific safety needs. These items of clothing might include a sports bra to eliminate underwire or sweatpants with an elastic waistband.

“This is one of the many reasons why we started our AmazonSmile Charity List,” said Lindsay Rhodenbaugh, Bayhealth Foundation president. “We are proud to support the excellent care that Dawn and her team give her patients at our hospitals.”

Anyone may choose from a preselected list of items to purchase as an in-kind donation to Bayhealth that may be tax deductible.

To shop and make an impact, go to Bayhealth.org/AmazonSmile.