Field Hospitals Set Up To Treat North Carolina Storm Victims Sit Mostly Empty

NBC News

Oct 4, 2024

Explores factors contributing to low patient volumes at field hospitals erected in rural North Carolina after Hurricane Helene. Discusses how damaged power and communications systems may have hindered efforts to spread the word about the temporary services, and identifies collaboration with local AM radio stations as a potential workaround. Notes ongoing efforts by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and a range of local and national partners to locate missing persons and prepare for a potential surge in patient volumes.

Emergency department and urgent care services · Emergency preparedness and response · Mobile and episodic healthcare delivery · North Carolina