Harrison Community Hospital donates bleed control kits to sheriff’s office

WVU Medicine Harrison Community Hospital donated 12 bleed control kits to the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office.

“We’re proud to give the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office bleed control kits,” Patrick Huber, the hospital’s director of operations, said. “With the help of an anonymous donor, we provided these lifesaving tools, which reflect our shared commitment to safety, preparedness and the well-being of our community. We are grateful for the donation and for being able to work together on efforts that can make a real difference during an emergency.”

The kits are designed to help stop life-threatening blood loss before professional help arrives. Each kit includes a bleed control guide, tourniquets, an emergency blanket, a marker, nitrile exam gloves, scissors, and trauma dressing and pads.

“The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office is beyond grateful for the donation of these bleed control kits,” Deputy Smokey Thomas said. “This is something I felt was very important and, unfortunately, can be a costly item that we desperately needed. While we hope these kits are never used, it is reassuring to know that if a critical incident occurs, we can provide care to one another until medical staff can take over. We are truly blessed to have a caring community that supports us.”

For more information about WVU Medicine Harrison Community Hospital, visit WVUMedicine.org/Harrison.