Pacific Blue Cross Donates 1,000 N95 Masks to Protect BC Frontline Healthcare Workers

BURNABY, BC, April 22, 2020 /CNW/ - Pacific Blue Cross (PBC), British Columbia's top health benefits provider, has donated 1,000 N95 masks to SafeCare BC for use by frontline healthcare workers. This contribution to BC's personal protective equipment (PPE) supplies was made following an urgent call for donations across the Lower Mainland by 'Operation Protect', a joint initiative between Safecare BC and the BC Ministry of Health.

The program aims to assess, collect, and distribute PPE donations across the province to frontline healthcare workers. As BC and Canada's healthcare systems respond to the ongoing threat of COVID-19, the demand for PPE continues to grow exponentially as the pandemic evolves.

PBC responded to this call to action to protect BC's frontline workers, as they provide essential healthcare services across the province during this crisis.

"During these unprecedented and challenging times, our healthcare providers are working tirelessly every moment of every day to protect and save the lives of British Columbians. They are placing the health of our communities above all else, and I would like to sincerely thank them for their compassion, dedication and hard work," said John Crawford, President & CEO, Pacific Blue Cross.

"I believe it is the responsibility of businesses to step up and offer suitable and available PPE equipment, where possible, to ensure those who most need it, will remain safe and protected in the coming months. No donation is too small, and we would encourage others to join us in contributing to this important public health initiative."

About Pacific Blue Cross

Pacific Blue Cross is a Health Benefits Society and British Columbia's number one health benefits provider. Based in Burnaby, BC, the not-for-profit organization provides health, dental, life, disability and travel coverage for 1 in 3 British Columbians through group benefits and individual plans. As part of its mission to improve health and wellbeing in BC, Pacific Blue Cross proactively supports charitable organizations across the province working to improve health outcomes.

For more information, please contact:

Carol Boutin
Communications Manager
Pacific Blue Cross
Email: [email protected]     
Office: 604 419 2016 

SOURCE Pacific Blue Cross