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https://lnkd.in/eagQ5CEN A limited supply of IV fluid, stemming from damage caused by Hurricane Helene, is forcing some hospitals across the U.S. to postpone non-emergency procedures.

Rheum To Grow is temporarily closed as our thoughts are with the families in Houston affected by the devastating Hurricane Beryl. The aftermath has left millions without power and facing extreme heat, leaving them in urgent need of assistance. In this difficult time, let's remember the value of kindness and lending a helping hand. Take care of yourself and your loved ones. Our hearts are with you. . . . . . . #kidsgetarthritistoo #arthritis #notmedicaladvice #arthritistreatment #healthishappiness #arthritisawareness #arthritisawarnessmonth #livingwithpain #holistic #livingwitharthritis #rheum #rheumatology #rheumatoid #selfcare #selfcarethread #parentingwitharthritis #rheumatologists #chronicpain #chronicfatigue #invisibleillness #invisibleillnessawareness #invisibleillnesswarrior #integrativemedicine

SBA’s Disaster Relief Fund Runs Dry After Milton’s Destruction Spikes Need After Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene bombarded Florida and other parts of the East Coast, the Small Business Administration’s funding pool has depleted sooner than originally forecasted. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dkcJA5YY . . Like 💝 Comment below ⏬ Share ✅ For More Such Updates Follow Us @qnewshub @qnewscrunch . . #qnewshub #qnewscrunch #StartupFunding

Happy posthumous 100th Dad! In 3 days, my Dad would have turned 100 - still managed to rack up 90 years on this earth. Anzac Day is always a good reminder of the sacrifices he made, which I always like to share. Reading through his log, I spent some time researching Operations 12 and 13 of the war - October 14 1944. As a pilot, they were privy to briefings of operations away from the rest of the base and crew, to avoid any leaks. This date is infamous for being what was called Operation Hurricane - a 24-hour Allied bombing operation, executed to demonstrate the overwhelming air superiority of the Allied Forces over Germany, particularly aimed at causing disruption and demoralisation in the densely populated Ruhr region. The operation commenced at first light on October 14th, after no heavy bombers had operated for the previous 48 hours. A formidable fleet of 1,013 aircraft, comprising 519 Lancasters, 474 Halifaxes, and 20 Mosquitos, escorted by RAF fighters, targeted Duisburg. The attack resulted in the dropping of 3,574 tons of high explosives and 820 tons of incendiaries. This strategic raid was aimed at causing mass panic, disrupting communications, and underscoring the futility of continued resistance by the Germans. Dad and his crew were one of a few that were instructed to fly both day and night as part of the campaign, hence the two sorties. This particular campaign caused some angst on base. 32 ops was when he (at 21 yo) and his crew could hang up their wings. ________________ My admiration for a kind, brilliant man and a life well lived: 1. After the war, he battled and survived tuberculosis, which resulted in the loss of a lung. 2. His studies in medicine were interrupted by severe depression following his brother's suicide, and his own suicide attempt. 3. Overcoming adversity, he became a respected doctor, providing free care to Aboriginal communities in Bateman's Bay. 4. Bill experienced personal tragedy with his first wife’s severe schizophrenia and hospitalisation. They had one son, John. 5. He co-founded Douglass Laboratories, which evolved into Australia's leading pathology practice, Douglass Hanly Moir. 6. Tragedy struck again when his second wife died in a tragic accident. 7. He mentored Colin Laverty, who established Laverty Pathology. 8. Later in life, Bill married again (my mother) & had four children. 9. He then built one of Australia's largest private horse racing enterprises, with hundreds of racehorses trained out at Mulgoa (we spent a lot of time on racetracks!). 10. John, Bill's first son and my half brother, would unfortunately take his own life when he was 21. 11. At 65, due to in part poor investing and a property developer's fraud in Singapore, he declared bankruptcy and lost everything. He was forced to rebuild his career, with the help of strong friendships and supporting doctors and hospitals. 12. He retired at 81 as a celebrated figure in pathology. Today Dad - I remember you x #anzacday

BREAKING: Hurricane Helene’s impact has gone beyond the East Coast —Arizona hospitals are facing a critical IV fluid shortage due to the flooding at Baxter International’s North Carolina facility, the leading IV fluid producer in the U.S. ArMA member Dr. Purvi Parikh spoke with 12News | KPNX-TV on the situation: “The plant aims to resume operations this week, but even then, it’s uncertain [how quickly] they’ll meet the high demand,” said Dr. Parikh. With no backup reserves, the U.S. is relying on international shipments of fluids, which were approved by the FDA in response to the shortage. Banner Health has already delayed certain elective surgeries, and other hospitals, like HonorHealth and Mayo Clinic, are carefully monitoring their supplies. 🏥 Watch the full 12News | KPNX-TV segment and hear more from Dr. Purvi Parikh about this urgent, evolving issue: [https://lnkd.in/gc9HT8nf] #ArizonaMedicine #IVFluidShortage #HealthcareCrisis #EmergencyCare #12News #ArizonaDoctors

What's your plan when the lights go out? I was on a business trip in Atlanta earlier this week when the Town of Davidson, where I live, posted photos of trees and power lines down with messages of caution on their Instagram page. Of course, a long way from home, I'm wondering, are trees down, has the house lost power? For most of us, a power outage might mean lighting some candles and avoiding opening refrigerator doors to help prevent food loss. Businesses, especially those in life science, have a lot more to lose and worry about. Temperature-sensitive vaccines, cancer drugs, tissue, and biological samples can all be compromised or lost when outages occur. These losses can mount into tens, even hundreds of thousands of dollars. My hometown's post is a great reminder that you don't have to be in the path of a hurricane for bad weather to impact your business. While 2024 is predicted to be one of the worst hurricane seasons in recent history, a lot of other factors are influencing power stability Extreme heat across the country is stressing power grids, and data center growth around the country are placing huge demands on community power. Many towns are dealing with aging infrastructure which is also a serious risk factor. All of this adds up to more frequent brownouts, blackouts, and scattered power outages. Generators can be expensive, and require tremendous maintenance efforts and are not a great option for smaller businesses. I'm excited that VitalLog, K2's sister company has developed a plug-and-play, powerful, compact, reliable, and nearly maintenance-free battery backup system to help our colleagues ensure critical services continue and valuable payloads are protected. Carrying a 7-year warranty and the ability to notify you when outages occur inform you of remaining power during extended outages, this technology is a great buy for life science businesses but applies to restaurants, med spas, childcare centers, and more. If your business can't afford to stop when the power is out we'd love to help. #stormpreparedness #alternativepower #lifescience #VFC #primarycarephysicians #pediatrics #communityhealth

#WingsCRS #emergencyfeeding mission team update for #TheStormAfterTheStorm in #GuerreroMexico where apathy, fear, and the absence of the media and other relief groups threatens 800,000 lives with increasing #starvation and #disease in the aftermath of #HurricaneOtis. #HungerNeverTakesAHoliday. Gift $55 to save a family today. wings-crs.org/donate or Zelle: savelives@wings-crs.org https://lnkd.in/dnTRU6g6

🚨 Hurricane Helene's devastation is a stark reminder: Are you prepared for the next big storm? 🌪️ As EMS professionals, we know that natural disasters can strike at any time whether it's a hurricane, snowstorm, wildfire, or something completely unexpected. With Hurricane Milton happening right now, this is the time to ask ourselves: Are we ready? In this insider analysis of Hurricane Helene, EMS leaders Ed Bauter and Daniel Schwester emphasize one critical takeaway: preparation is key. When the storm hits, it's too late to put together your response plan. You need to have those systems in place now-incident command, rapid mobilization, and strong communication lines are essential for keeping our communities safe and being there when they need us the most. Their message is a powerful reminder that disasters like this can happen anywhere, at any time. This isn't just a coastal issue. Whether you're in the mountains, on the plains, or in the city, severe weather events are becoming more frequent and unpredictable. It's up to us to be ready. 🚑 To all the EMS professionals currently on the front lines of Hurricane Milton-thank you for your tireless work and dedication. Your communities are counting on you, and you're stepping up in a big way. So, let's talk: How does your team prepare for these kinds of events? Do you feel your incident command training is strong enough? Let's learn from each other and make sure we're ready for whatever comes next. Drop your thoughts in the comments below ⬇️ Article 🔗: https://lnkd.in/gx3WhzqS #EMS #DisasterPreparedness #HurricaneResponse #IncidentCommand #EMSLife

In the Path of the Storm: Hurricane Milton's Impact on Medtech: BTIG medtech analysts estimate that Hurricane Milton could impact Q4 revenue for many large medical device companies. The analysts conducted state-by-state analysis to estimate how much of Florida’s surgical capacity may be impacted.