Medical Center of South Arkansas is providing services to their healthcare “heroes” in an effort to thank them for the critical roles team members are playing in the fight against COVID-19. By running a team member grocery store and providing free childcare, MCSA is offering services to ease strain during these challenging times including.
The in-hospital store helps to reduce the stress of grocery shopping and facing empty store shelves after a long shift of patient care. MCSA food services is selling staple food items for employees for purchase at cost. Team members can buy toilet paper, eggs, milk, flour, and bread at a convenient location inside the hospital before they go home.
During planning and preparation for COVID-19, MCSA identified that childcare may be an issue for essential employees. The hospital collaborated with Douglas Chapel Missionary Baptist Church to provide free childcare for all MCSA employees. Due to school closures, the service is critical in retaining staff for patient care and easing the strain of finding childcare.
MCSA encourages the public to visit their Facebook page and write a message of encouragement to their employees as a public forum of inspiration for team members.