Volunteers for flood relief
Posted almost 9 years ago by Lori Lemoine
As discussed last night, below you can find registration sites to sign up and volunteer to help flood vitims in the Baton Rouge area as well as some supplies needed at various shelter locations.
The needs of the various centers will be changing but here are some items needed: Epipen Jr & Regular, Topical Creams – aveno/aquaphor/nystatin, Prednisone, Diflucan 150mg, Pill cutter, Clindamycin 300mg caps, Bactrim, Pedialyte, Pediasure, Ensure, Baby formula, Baby diapers, Baby clothes, Walkers and canes, pack and plays or bassinets, Xl adult diapers.
Also note that the centers do not have food for the volunteers!
LSU Field House: there are only a few pediatric patients, Dr. Amy Wood and Dr. Jim Wood are going to see those children now
Lamar Dixon Center: has opened, currently there are not a lot of pediatric patients there that need medical care. Drs. Amy and Jim Wood were there earlier today.
Southern: They have family medicine help at this site. Only need help during daylight hours. Can use some Pediatric support intermittently, Dr. Chheda and Dr. Shah were there today.
Celtic Center: please see list of supplies potentially needed. Also please bring your stethoscopes and otoscopes (with otoscope tips) if available. Bring a resource for medication dosing. Also see list of needed supplies. Medical Command is at Stage 6. FYI they turn down the lights at 10pm.
River Center: continued need for Pediatric help
For now we are sending residents to either Celtic and/or River Center. We will be depending on the sign up geniuses to help keep track of pediatric providers. Bring your medical license and driver's license.
To view the sign up for Celtic:
www.SignUpGenius.com/go/4090F4 8ACAA2CA5FE3-celtic
To view the sign up for River Center:
www.SignUpGenius.com/go/4090F4 8AEA62FA6FF2-river