Defense Contractor US21 Gifts Personal Protective Equipment and Medical Supplies to Inova

Falls Church, VA — US21, a leading supplier of integrated products, services and logistics to the U.S. Department of Defense, national security agencies, federal civilian agencies, prime contractors, and non-profits worldwide, has made several significant gifts-in-kind to Inova Health System as we continue to treat patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The first gift of medical supplies includes 5,000 Infrared Thermometers, 50,000 KN95 Protective Masks, 50,000 Face Shields, 10,000 Protective Coverall and 50,000 Disposable Gowns, valued at $437,500.

The second donation will benefit pregnant women who are patients at the Inova Cares Clinic. US21 has provided 1,000 kits that include a thermometer, five KN95 masks, and five 3-ply masks for patients to use.

Philanthropy is part of our company’s core culture and values,” said Ben Saleh, Chief Operating Officer, US21. “It is our pleasure to be a partner in the community and assist in any way we can.”

“We are so grateful to US21 for their support of our frontline heroes,” said Sage Bolte, PhD, LCSW, CST, Chief Philanthropy Officer and President, Inova Health Foundation. “These supplies will protect our team members, patients and their families against COVID-19. Through this donation, US21 demonstrates the impact of philanthropy in a very powerful way.”

Media Contact: Tracy Connell, tracy.connell@inova.org

About Inova

Inova is Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider, recognized in 2019 and 2020 by U.S. News & World Report, which named Inova Fairfax Hospital the #1 hospital in the Washington, DC region. Each of Inova’s five hospitals holds a 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), distinguishing Inova as the highest-rated large health system in the U.S., and the only system to have all hospitals receive five stars.  All five Inova hospitals were awarded ‘A’ grades for the fall 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, recognizing Inova’s achievements in protecting patients from harm and providing safer healthcare. Inova Fairfax Medical Campus was named to the Fortune/IBM Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals list, ranking in the top 10 nationwide among Major Teaching Hospitals. Our mission is to provide world-class healthcare – every time, every touch – to each person in every community we have the privilege to serve. Inova’s 18,000 team members serve more than 2 million individuals annually through an integrated network of hospitals, primary and specialty care practices, emergency and urgent care centers, outpatient services and destination institutes. Inova is home to Northern Virginia’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and Level 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Its hospitals have a total of 1,936 licensed beds. More information and statistics about Inova can be found at www.inova.org.