The manufacturer said it "is working around the clock... to bring the plant back online as quickly as possible to help mitigate supply disruption to patients."

Maryland healthcare professionals are concerned by the short supply of IV fluid caused by the fallout from Hurricane Helene in the southeast.

When Hurricane Helene tore through western North Carolina in late September, flooding forced the closure of Baxter International's North Cove manufacturing facility and triggered what could become a national health crisis,

Hospitals are urging the White House to help shore up supplies of IV bags after a North Carolina factory closed because of flood damage wrought by Hurricane Helene. Several hospitals have implemented conservation plans and warned the public of potential disruptions since Baxter International temporarily closed a manufacturing site in Marion,

Hospitals across the U.S. are facing IV fluid shortages after Hurricane Helene forced major manufacturers like Baxter to halt production,

M Health Fairview, Allina and Hennepin Healthcare are rescheduling their patients as a result of an IV fluid shortage. The shortage is one of the many ripple effects of Hurricane Helene.

When Hurricane Helene tore through North Carolina, one building in its path was a Baxter International plant, which produces much of the country's supply of intravenous fluids, a staple in medical procedures.

By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer The American Hospital Association is urging the federal government to declare a national emergency, warning that patient safety is at risk due to a shortage of

M Health Fairview and Hennepin Healthcare are among a growing list of providers canceling or rescheduling non-emergency surgeries.