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Maine Health, Northern Light Health have adequate IV fluid supplies amidst national shortage

Northern Light Health Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor is seen on Aug. 26, 2021.
Linda Coan O'Kresik
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via BDN
Northern Light Health Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor is seen on Aug. 26, 2021. 

Maine's two largest health systems say they're unaffected by a nationwide shortage of IV fluids after Hurricane Helene forced the temporary closure of a manufacturing plant in North Carolina.

A spokesperson for Northern Light Health says it currently has a good supply and expects to receive the normal volume of IV fluids from its supplier.

MaineHealth says it uses a vendor for IV that was unaffected by Hurricane Helene.