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Upstate is a vital part of our community and can help keep us all safe with resoures, testing and direct patient care when needed. Together, we can stop the spread of Coronavirus, and Covid-19, the illness it causes. You can help our helpers, learn more today.

	Caring for the Caregivers In response to the crisis caused by the COVID-19 outbreak, the Upstate Foundation has established a three funds to provide support for Upstate Medical University employees, patients and students. Support Upstate Employees Fund Virtual Visitation Fund for Upstate Patients Student Retention Emergency Fund Upstate Foundation creates fund to support front-line workers Buying an Upstate Strong shirt gives back to the Upstate Foundation employee fund

	Donate Supplies and Meals Donate supplies like personal protective equipment by emailing coviddonations@upstate.edu Donate meals to our front line staff online here

	Blood Drive Upstate students organized a blood drive to support patients in need at this time. Your blood donation is important at all time, but especially now. Find a Blood Drive near you Upstate Plasma Project Upstate Medical University is seeking recovered COVID-19 test positive patients to donate plasma in an emergency clinical trial to help treat other severely ill patients battling the disease. Upstate Plasma Project

	Make Masks Health care workers rely on personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect themselves and their patients. Due to an increased demand during the COVID-19 pandemic, Upstate has a specific pattern for masks you can make at home. Download Mask Making Instructions

Help Out

Caring for the Caregivers

Donate Supplies and Meals

Blood Drive

Upstate Plasma Project

Make Masks