Hospitals take steps to conserve IV fluid supply after Helene strikes critical factory
Baxter International said it would temporarily close production at its North Cove, North Carolina-based facility, raising concerns about a potential nationwide shortage.
Hospitals prepare for months-long supply disruptions after Helene, port strike
Baxter International temporarily closed its facility in Marion, N.C., on Sept. 30 because of flooding from Hurricane Helene. The North Cove site, the largest manufacturer of IV solutions in the U.S., distributes intravenous and peritoneal dialysis solutions.
Supply chain issues hit hospitals, dialysis centers after Hurricane Helene
Supply chain issues are hitting North Carolina health care facilities after widespread damage and flooding caused by Hurricane Helene.
Hospitals across the U.S. face IV fluid shortage after Hurricane Helene
With one major medical supplier's production hubs closed, hospitals say they are rationing IV fluid bags and employing other conservation measures.
Fresno County taking measures after Hurricane Helene hits IV fluids factory
Hospitals across the country are facing possible shortages of IV fluids after one of the largest plants in the country was badly damaged by Hurricane Helene in North Carolina.
Helene ravaged the NC plant that makes 60% of the country’s IV fluid supply
There is currently no timeline for when the plant will be able to reopen. Hurricane Helene's catastrophic damage and flooding to the Southeastern states may affect the country's medical supply chain.
Hospitals forced to give Gatorade to patients after Hurricane Helene destroys IV fluid factory
Hurricane Helene destroyed the Baxter International plant in North Carolina, which supplies much of the country's supply of sterile IV fluids
MN hospitals prepare for possible IV fluid shortage following Hurricane Helene
Hospitals in the Twin Cities are bracing for a possible IV fluid shortage after Hurricane Helene forced a medical supply manufacturer to close its North Carolina plant.
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