The U.S. government and its agencies are providing recovery assistance and granting import waivers to Baxter International, which makes 60 percent of U.S. IV liquids, after its North Carolina factory was damaged by Helene.

Hospitals in the Valley are dealing with an IV fluid shortage due to damage from Hurricane Helene to a major supplier.

Central Ohio's four hospital systems are working together to conserve IV and dialysis fluids in the face of a nationwide shortage exacerbated by the recent hurricanes. Why it matters: If the situation worsens,