The New Jersey Hospital Association and the Ukrainian National Women’s League of America have teamed up to collect medical equipment, supplies and medications donated from NJHA members for shipment to hospitals and other medical facilities in dire need of patient supplies. Ukrainian officials warn of a growing humanitarian crisis as military strikes increase, with hospitals and medical facilities among the targets. First Lady Tammy Murphy will join the organizations March 16 at 12 noon at the warehouse as these medical supplies and medications are prepared for shipment to the war region.

What: Press conference and photo opportunity

When: Wednesday, March 16, 12 noon

Where: Meest-America Warehouse, 600 Markley St., Port Reading, NJ 07064 (Park in front of the building and use the main entrance.)

Who: First Lady Tammy Murphy, NJHA President and CEO Cathy Bennett, UNWLA President Natalie Pawlenko, Meest-America Chief Operating Officer Natalia Brandafi