Talbot's Mobile Integrated Health Program Collects Home Medical Supplies Through October

EASTON, MARYLAND — Talbot County's Mobile Integrated Health program is collecting new or gently used medical and household supplies through October for residents it helps stay safe at home.

The drive marks Mobile Integrated Health Month. The county asks donors to bring only items on its wish list: personal hygiene items such as shampoo, deodorant, toothbrushes and towels; household supplies such as laundry detergent, paper towels and disinfectant wipes; incontinence supplies; first-aid items including AA and AAA batteries, bandages, gauze and new compression stockings; home safety items such as non-slip shower mats, night lights, grab bars and new, in-box smoke and carbon monoxide alarms; and pharmacy gift cards for over-the-counter medicine and supplies insurance does not cover.

Donations may be dropped off at the Talbot County Health Department, 510 Cadmus Lane, Easton, or the Talbot County Department of Emergency Services, 28640 Marys Court, Easton. People with other medical equipment to give should contact Rachael Cox, the county's special programs coordinator, at 443-239-6999 or rcox [at] talbotcountymd.gov before bringing it in.

"Many of the people we work with need simple items that can make a significant difference in their ability to safely remain at home," Cox said in the county's announcement.

The program is a joint effort of the Department of Emergency Services and the Talbot County Health Department. Its team of paramedics, nurses and community health professionals visits people at home to help with medications, chronic conditions such as diabetes and heart disease, and referrals to community services. It mainly serves seniors, people with complex medical conditions and people at risk of frequent hospital visits, according to the county.