Baptist Health Foundation requesting home-sewn face masks, isolation gowns

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Baptist Health Foundation said it is accepting home-sewn face masks and home-sewn isolation gowns.

The foundation asks that people use 100% cotton fabric that can be laundered and bleached.

Two sizes of the face masks are needed:

Adult 9″x 6″ and Child 7.5″ x 5.5″. Goal = 2,000/week.

If you are interested and would like to help, here are instructions for:

• Face mask sewing: https://bit.ly/2vS08LY
• Isolation Gown: https://bit.ly/2JgxdUP

Completed masks and gowns can be dropped off at the Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville parking garage P5, located at 1350 Flagler Avenue in Jacksonville.

Email Jeannie Poon at Jeannie.Poon@bmcjax.com or Dana Severidt at Dana.Severidt@bmcjax.com to coordinate drop off between 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

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