Communities in Need of PPE Archives

Jun 29 2021

Get Us PPE and the United Arab Emirates Deliver 275K Pieces of PPE

By Unnati Gupta Communities in Need of PPE, Impact Stories, Partners

The United Arab Emirates and Get Us PPE successfully delivered over 275,000 pieces of PPE to over 100 facilities across the United States. It was a donation that took months of coordination at the highest levels. However, at the core of this donation was a simple gesture of goodwill, a team of dedicated volunteers, and a resilient spirit.

Jun 18 2021

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The Need for a PPE Clearinghouse

By Deepthi Sathya Advocacy, PPE Insights

Over the course of the pandemic, the marketplace for vetted, medical-grade PPE has been very difficult to navigate, particularly for small and underserved communities with smaller procurement budgets. Counterfeit PPE and price gouging have been rife as demand surged past need, so much so that the Department of Justice announced the formation of a COVID-19 Fraud Task Force in May 2021.

Mar 05 2021

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Adequate PPE to Reopen Schools Safely May Be Key To Minimize COVID Spread in the US

By Mary Hurley Communities in Need of PPE, Schools

While there is widespread agreement that students learn better in in-person settings, there is much less agreement about how to bring about this outcome in the face of unequal resources during a pandemic, especially since some schools lack the adequate PPE to reopen safely.

Feb 10 2021

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Undocumented Essential Workers are Without PPE

By Jianlan Busteed Communities in Need of PPE

Despite risking their lives to work in frontline jobs, undocumented essential workers are being denied government funding and adequate personal protective equipment (PPE) from their employers.

Jan 25 2021

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PPE Shortage Briefing: PPE and President Biden’s COVID Plan

By Unnati Gupta Advocacy, In the Media, News, PPE Shortage Briefing

Get Us PPE data used in President Biden's COVID plan shows urgent PPE needs, and is yet another indicator that the PPE crisis is not over.

Jan 18 2021

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PPE Shortage Briefing: Get Us PPE’s Fair Distribution Algorithm and Ideas for Equitable Vaccine Delivery

By Unnati Gupta Advocacy, PPE Shortage Briefing

Read more about Get Us PPE's algorithm to equitably prioritize PPE distribution and co-founder Dr. Ranney's ideas for more equitable COVID vaccine delivery.

Jan 14 2021

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December PPE Shortage Index Shows Need is Still on the Rise, Especially in Community Facilities

By Katherine Hurley Nursing Homes, PPE Shortage Briefing, Press Releases

The December Get Us PPE Shortage Index breaks down why the United States is still experiencing a critical PPE shortage with the rollout of the vaccine, the needs for PPE in community facilities, and the highest PPE requests by state.

Jan 08 2021

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Advocating for PPE Policy Progress in Congress

By Ali Hickerson Advocacy, News

For months as lawmakers wrestle with measures to mitigate the risks and harms of COVID-19, Congressman Andy Kim has had PPE at the forefront of his mind.

Dec 22 2020

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Give a Gift of PPE: Donate to Frontline Workers

By Kat Elieth Porras Gonzalez Advocacy, PPE Insights

This holiday season, consider gifting a donation to support our frontline and essential workers. It works as a donation and an alternative to a standard gift.

Dec 21 2020

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Getting PPE Where it is Needed Most: Get Us PPE and Health Equity

By Health Equity Team Behind the Scenes, Communities in Need of PPE, Health Equity

How Get Us PPE is working to address COVID health inequities to send personal protective equipment where it's needed most.

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