One of the consequences of Hurricane Helene is a shortage of IV fluids. Minnesota hospitals are doing what they can to mitigate impact.

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

Hurricane Helene’s reach is being felt far beyond the areas directly impacted. Hospitals in Hampton Roads are navigating an impending national shortage of IV and other fluids because the facility where more than half of the nation’s supply is made is now shut down.