The “Zero-dong Cabinet” is located in the waiting room of the Examination Department for people to easily see. Essential items such as instant noodles, instant porridge, milk, soy sauce, dishwashing liquid, laundry detergent, clothes, shoes, etc. are neatly arranged by the staff of the Nursing and Social Work Department. Coming to the “Zero-dong Cabinet”, relatives and patients can freely choose essential items for themselves, but take just enough, leaving some for others.

Necessities and clothes are neatly arranged so people can easily choose the items they need.

Necessities and clothes are neatly arranged so people can easily choose the items they need.

With her children working far away, Mrs. Chau Thi Tuyet (Phong Lac commune, Tran Van Thoi district), over 80 years old, is left alone to take care of her husband who has asthma. The "zero-dong cabinet" has helped her somewhat during the days she has to take care of her husband while he is in the hospital.

Ms. Tuyet confided: “I am very happy and grateful when the doctors and nurses here let me receive gifts from the "Zero-dong Cabinet". Thanks to that, I can save some money on food and household expenses, giving me more strength to support my husband.”

Initially, "Zero-dong Cabinet" mainly received support from hospital staff. Later, through Facebook, "Zero-dong Cabinet" received more and more support from benefactors. There were many gifts of clothes and necessities sent from all over the province.

Ms. Huynh Thi Diem Thao (public housing area of ​​Ca Mau Petroleum Fertilizer Joint Stock Company) said: “I accidentally learned about the "Zero-dong Cabinet" of Tran Van Thoi General Hospital on Facebook. I found this model so interesting that I mobilized the sisters in the public housing area to contribute more essential necessities and clothes. I am very happy to contribute a little to support people coming to the hospital for medical examination and treatment.”

Zero-cost cabinets help people reduce costs during treatment.

"Zero-dong cabinet" helps people reduce costs during the treatment process.

Ms. Le Cam Tien, an employee of the Nursing and Social Work Department, Tran Van Thoi General Hospital, shared: “The hospital has many activities to help patients in difficulty, but usually can only help a few people. With the "Zero-dong Cabinet", we can support more people. There are cases where people are in a hurry to go to the hospital and do not have time to bring necessary necessities, instead of having to spend money to buy them, the hospital has them available and supports them immediately when needed. This helps reduce the financial burden. Seeing the joy of many people when receiving small gifts from the "Zero-dong Cabinet" further motivates us to maintain and develop this model."

In addition to the "Zero-dong Cabinet", Tran Van Thoi General Hospital also mobilizes sponsors to carry out many other meaningful activities such as: free haircuts for patients once a month; connecting with local football clubs to raise funds to support dialysis patients; supporting treatment costs for patients in difficult circumstances...

The meaningful activities at Tran Van Thoi General Hospital not only become a solid support for patients when coming for medical examination and treatment but also connect people, spread love and the spirit of sharing of the community./.

Van Anh

Source: https://baocamau.vn/lan-toa-yeu-thuong-voi-tu-0-dong-a38703.html