Over the next few weeks EMSIG will be collecting supplies and donations to send to Chance for Children Orphanage in Haiti. Below is a list of needed supplies. If you would like to contribute any of these items, we have donation boxes set up in the ED at Methodist, Wishard and in the MS Student Lounge.

Donations Needed

Basic First Aid supplies—first aid kits, gauze, antibiotic ointment, bandages, tape, hydrogen peroxide, latex free gloves, scissors, etc.

Medications—infant, children’s and adult acetaminophen, infant, children’s and adult ibuprofen, diaper rash cream, Pepto Bismol

Miscellaneous--Ivory Soap, Disposable diapers (all sizes)

Food Supplies--Infant formula Kirkland (costco) brand infant formul, Enfamil lipil with iron, Enfamil nutramingen lipil, Enfamil lactose free lipil, Enfamil A.R. lipil, Enfamil next step lipil, Enfamil ProSobee lipil, Enfamil Enfacare lipil, pediasure (six packs)

Protein based foods—peanut butter, tuna fish (in pouches—cans too heavy), chicken pouches, rice, beans, Top Ramen, Beef Jerky

*It is very important to only buy the formulas listed as there is a high incidence of lactose intolerance in the children at the orphanage and these have been the formulas found to be the most agreeable with the children.

To learn more about the EMSIG you can visit their website at http://iu-iusm-emer.ads.iu.edu:8080/iuemsig