Adtalem Global Education supports our healthcare workers
With universities solely dedicated to healthcare in our family of institutions, Adtalem Global Education is committed to supporting nurses and healthcare professionals—many of which are our students and alumni—who are everyday heroes working on the front lines during the pandemic and in their day-to-day work caring for others. From volunteering time to donating essential PPE and healthcare supplies, we are stepping forward for those who have a calling to serve our communities.
As of April 7, 2020, Chamberlain University campuses have contributed more than 168,000 gloves, 16,600 masks, 2,300 gowns, 940 shoe covers, 640 caps, 576 face shields and much more to 46 partner hospitals and medical centers throughout the nation. Colleague teams have also donated care packages filled with healthy snacks and gift cards at 50 hospital systems across the country for healthcare workers needing a much-deserved treat to keep them going.
As of April 7, 2020, Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM) has donated 20 BP monitors, 20 cardiac monitor mobile stands, 10 compressors/nebulizers, 500 nebulizer masks and 500 nebulizer mouthpieces to the Government of Barbados where the University is located.
Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM) has partnered with the St. Kitts Ministry of Health to purchase life-saving supplies that will support the island’s response to public health situations. Additionally, RUSVM has committed resources to the Basseterre Animal Rescue Centre (BARC) on St. Kitts to ensure there are necessary provisions for the low-cost small animal wellness clinic for local cats and dogs.
As of April 7, 2020, AUC School of Medicine has donated 2,100 gloves, 250 gowns, and 12 face shields to the Sint Maarten Medical Center (SMMC). AUC also provided 30 thermometers for the persons being monitored in isolation on island.