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After Helene, Clinician Teams Brought Critical Care To Isolated WNC Communities

Source
North Carolina Health News
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Date
Nov 25, 2024
Summary
Describes the work of clinicians deployed to rural communities by the North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services (NCEMS) in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Discusses the challenges faced by providers staffing the temporary sites, including flooded roads and limited electricity. Notes the wide range of services that were offered at the sites, from wound care to replacing medications that were lost in the storm.
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Emergency medical services · Emergency preparedness and response · Mobile and episodic healthcare delivery · North Carolina