We're all in this together and we want to help: NJHA offers what you can do.

Byline: Linda Lindner

The New Jersey Hospital Association on Wednesday put together a resource for New Jerseyans looking to help with the COVID-19 crisis.

The How Can I Help? page includes information and links for medical professionals who want to volunteer, businesses and organizations seeking to donate personal protective equipment for health care workers, and all New Jerseyans who want to help others in need through donations.

Cathy Bennett, president and chief executive officer of the New Jersey Hospital Association, said the people of New Jersey are showing their Jersey Strong spirit and have offered an outpouring of support to the health care community.

"We may be social distancing, but the sense of community is stronger than ever in New Jersey," said Bennett. "We have been inundated with people seeking to help our health care facilities and their employees as they work tirelessly in the COVID-19 response. This page provides some ways that New Jerseyans at home can lend their support."

How can you help? Here are some ways:

If you're a licensed or certified health care professional, consider volunteering with the Medical Reserve Corps. NJHA has a brief questionnaire to collect information from interested volunteers and will provide that information...