New York, May 7, 2020 – Electrolit – the preferred, premium hydration beverage made from pharmaceutical quality grade ingredients – has donated nearly 100,000 hydration beverages to frontline COVID-19 workers at New York City Health + Hospitals. The donation will be distributed to 11 New York-based Acute Care Centers throughout the city to keep essential workers hydrated and fueled during long shifts.
“The strides we have made in mitigating the Coronavirus pandemic would not be possible without the tireless work of the frontline workers,” said Caridad Ochoa, Commercial Director with Electrolit. “It is our mission to help and support frontliners for their endless commitment and support to our communities during these difficult times.”
Providing essential care to more than one million New Yorkers every year throughout 70 regional locations, NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the country. Top-ranked in trauma care, inpatient specialties, and mental health services, NYC Health + Hospitals’ mission is to make communities healthy through a robust network of hospital-based primary care services for children and adults.
“NYC Health + Hospitals facilities are at the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic response, and our heroic employees are providing lifesaving support to all our patients and ensuring they receive the individual care they need. We want to offer as many resources as possible to our health care workers so they can continue to strive and provide the best care to our patients,” said Dr. Eric Wei, Vice President and Chief Quality Officer. “We are so grateful to Electrolit for their generosity. These beverages will help to keep our workforce on the front lines both healthy and hydrated.”
Scientifically formulated with magnesium, sodium, potassium, calcium and glucose, Electrolit provides complete hydration when electrolytes and ions are low. Electrolit is honored to provide their beverages to dedicated frontline workers and looks forward to future partnerships with related organizations. For more information, visit electrolit.com or follow them on Instagram or Facebook.
