Providence responds to crisis in India in solidarity with caregivers and communities

Providence, one of the largest health care systems in the nation, is announcing its support to India as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to devastate its caregivers and communities.

“Our Mission compels us to take action to extend our healing ministry where it is needed most. We hold everyone affected by this pandemic close in our hearts. We are especially standing with the many caregivers who have family members in India and our own caregivers at the Providence Global Center in India. The Providence Global Center opened last year to build new functions and capabilities to drive focused efforts in health care technology and digital transformation,” said Rod Hochman, M.D., Providence President and CEO.

How Providence is responding

Providence is offering support in the form of donations to local hospitals and non-profits to help meet some of India’s most pressing needs during this time of crisis. This assistance:

• Helps deploy critically needed supplies, such as oxygen concentrators, to local non-governmental organizations and hospital partners, in and around its service area.
• Provides vital funding for COVID-19 response efforts at St. Joseph Hospital in Nagpur, a part of the global community of the Sisters of St. Joseph.
• Supports care services in Hyderabad, helping the set-up of intermediary hospitals, through United Way.

On behalf of Providence, the St. Joseph Community Partnership Fund is contributing $150,000, including $50,000 in matching funds for caregiver donations. Denali, a Providence partner, has also committed $100,000.

Caring for our caregivers in times of crisis

In addition to a dedicated COVID support team ready to assist any caregiver or family member facing difficulty caring for themselves or a loved one, Providence is offering caregivers in India a portal with timely COVID resources and tools. Caregiver well-being remains at the forefront, with updates to caregiver assistance programming, expanded access to teleconsultation, and enhanced medical insurance coverage to ease the way of individuals affected by the current crisis.

Caregivers and their families, in India and in the U.S., also have access to 24/7 counseling support for emotional well-being as they navigate the pandemic and other life’s challenges.