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Atrium Health is mobilizing its MED-1 mobile hospital to Tryon, NC, in response to the devastating impacts of Hurricane Helene. Activated by the state, MED-1 will serve as a receiving hospital to triage, treat, and transfer patients as needed. MED-1 is the world’s first mobile emergency department of its kind, ready for deployment within 24 hours and operational within just a few hours of arrival. With digital x-ray, ultrasound, lab services, pharmacy, 14 acute care beds, and a 2-bed operating room, it brings comprehensive care directly to disaster sites. The unit is self-sustaining for up to 72 hours and consists of nearly a dozen vehicles, including essential medical and support trailers. Our dedicated team of health care professionals—nurses, doctors, trauma surgeons, paramedics, IT specialists and support staff—will be on-site and behind-the-scenes to ensure that patients receive the same high standard of care found at our fixed hospitals. More: https://bit.ly/4gMDW7C