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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Hospitals brace for IV fluid shortage after hurricane
Hospitals have been warned to prepare for an IV fluid shortage as the country continues to grapple with the impacts of Hurricane Helene.
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Helene flooding causes critical IV, medical solutions plant in North Carolina to suspend production
Baxter’s North Cove plant in Marion, North Carolina experienced significant impacts from Hurricane Helene. They facility is ...
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, ...
Baxter Closes its Biggest Factory Amid Hurricane Helene Flooding in North Carolina
Medtech company Baxter International has closed its largest manufacturing facility due to the impact of flooding brought on ...