Supply of IV fluids could be constrained after Hurricane Helene damages manufacturer
The aftermath of Hurricane Helene could become problematic for hospitals in other parts of the country because of a potential shortage of IV fluids.
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.
Eisenhower Health experiencing IV fluid shortage due to Hurricane Helene
The impacts of Hurricane Helene are reaching out into the Coachella Valley. On Thursday, officials with Eisenhower Health confirmed that the hospital is experiencing a shortage of IV fluid. The company that manufactures IV fluids is based out of North Carolina.
Largest hospital system in Mass. warns of IV fluids shortage due to Hurricane Helene
The largest hospital and healthcare system in Massachusetts is warning of an IV fluids shortage due to the “devastating effects” of Hurricane Helene.
Baxter closes largest plant due to Hurricane Helene damage
The disruption is expected to negatively impact the company’s financial results, according to a statement it released Sunday.
Mass. hospitals conserving IV fluids following supply problem caused by Hurricane Helene
Hospitals in Massachusetts are facing a shortage of IV fluids after Hurricane Helene stopped production at a key facility in North Carolina.
Mass General Brigham seeing shortage of IV fluids due to Hurricane Helene damage in South
Massachusetts General Brigham is warning of an IV fluid shortage after Hurricane Helene damaged the manufacturing plant of one of the nation's largest suppliers.
Minnesota hospitals bracing for possible IV fluid shortage
Baxter International, the country's biggest supplier of intravenous and peritoneal dialysis solutions, shut down earlier this week.
Hospitals scramble for IV fluids as Hurricane Helene triggers latest drug shortage
Flooding damaged the plant in the Blue Ridge Mountains town of Marion that produces 60 percent of the country’s IV supply.
Hospitals Hit With IV Fluid Shortage After Hurricane Helene
Baxter, the U.S.’s largest maker of intravenous fluids, is slashing shipments to hospitals after the storm took down one of its manufacturing plants in North Carolina.
Vance visits Hurricane Helene damage site in southwest Virginia
Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) visited a site of damage from Hurricane Helene in southwest Virginia. The Republican vice presidential candidate appeared alongside Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) on Thursday, speaking with residents and calling for more help for the area.
Helene floodwaters shutters largest dialysis solutions facility in the U.S.
Baxter CEO José E. Almeida said the company will spare no resource -- human or financial -- to resume production.
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Helene damaged an IV fluid manufacturing facility, causing shortages
The issue stems from damage to a North Carolina facility owned by Baxter International Inc., a company that provides 60 ...
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Enloe Health to put a pause on elective surgeries due to nationwide shortage of IV fluid
BUTTE COUNTY, Calif. - Enloe Health is putting a pause on elective surgeries because of a nationwide shortage of IV fluid.
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Baxter Provides Update on North Cove, N.C., Facility and Hurricane Helene Relief Plans for Community
Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX), a global medtech leader, today shared updates regarding the impact of Hurricane Helene, ...