Chris Snow, Soroptimist Medical Loan Closet chair, stands in front of Soroptimist International of Sequim’s Medical Loan Closet, now open by appointment.

Chris Snow, Soroptimist Medical Loan Closet chair, stands in front of Soroptimist International of Sequim’s Medical Loan Closet, now open by appointment.

Soroptimists reopen Sequim medical loan closet

SEQUIM — After a brief shutdown because of health concerns surrounding the novel coronavirus, Soroptimist International of Sequim’s Medical Loan Closet has reopened, the group announced last week.

The closet is open by appointment only on Tuesdays and Fridays. Items available include walkers, wheelchairs, transport chairs, toilet risers, commodes, bath seats, bath transfer seats, bed rails, knee scooters, canes and crutches.

Soroptimist International of Sequim loans medical equipment for free to residents who live within the Sequim School District.

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“We know that when the need for medical equipment arises, getting the equipment may be a challenge,” Public Awareness Chair Linda Klinefelter said. “We work to make it a little bit easier to obtain needed items.”

For information or to arrange for a loan or return of equipment, call the automated telephone number at 360-504-0231. Leave a message with a name, telephone number and item needed or item to be returned.

A volunteer will respond and set up an appointment.

Monetary donations are used to purchase new equipment and pay rent on the storage units where the equipment is stored at The Sequim Stow Place, 600 N. Sequim Ave.

All donations are tax-deductible.

For more about Soroptimist International of Sequim, visit sisequim.org and click on “What We Do.”

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