WINSTED, CT – March 30, 2020 – In an effort to make a difference and to help alleviate the existing shortage of Personal Protective Equipment and supplies in the fight against the growing spread of the COVID-19 disease, the Science, Nursing, Allied Health, Art and Veterinary Departments of Northwestern Connecticut Community College voluntarily donated supplies to Charlotte Hungerford Hospital (CHH) and Trinity Health of New England EMS, both located in Torrington.  CHH responded with gratitude to the NCCC community since it has been facing a critical shortage of the donated items. Employees of Trinity Health, via video, expressed their appreciation for the much-needed PPE materials.

A large quantity of gloves, surgical masks, respirator masks, surgical gowns, surgical duckbill masks, goggles and applicator swabs were delivered to Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, while Trinity Health of New England EMS received respirator masks, nitrile gloves and examination gowns.

Dr. Michael Rooke, President of Northwestern Connecticut Community College stated, “NCCC is an organization that is dedicated to serving our community and this is just one of many ways in which we will continue to do that.”

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 Coronavirus epidemic, Northwestern Connecticut Community College is closed to the public and all classes are being held online through the remainder of the Spring 2020 semester.