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When ground transportation isn't possible, and seconds matter, MedCenter Air takes flight to provide relief for those in need. Atrium Health’s MedCenter Air provides lifesaving care before a patient even reaches the hospital. Equipped with advanced technologies and state-of-the-art medical equipment, their skilled medical team includes registered nurses, respiratory therapists, paramedics and EMTs, pilots and more, operating a fleet of airplanes, helicopters and ambulances. Thank you to our MedCenter Air teammates for mobilizing so quickly to provide relief to those affected by Hurricane Helene.

“We bring more than just medical relief. We bring hope,” shares Calvin Harvel, peer support specialist at Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte. Atrium Health’s MED-1 mobile hospital has been deployed to Tryon, NC, in response to the devastating impacts of Hurricane Helene. Activated by the state, MED-1 is the receiving hospital to triage, treat and transfer patients, as needed. The MED-1 team is comprised of dedicated health care professionals—nurses, doctors, trauma surgeons, paramedics, IT specialists and support staff. Wendy Henson, nurse leader with MED-1, says, “If you can make a difference, it’s completely worth it.”

Atrium Health’s MED-1 mobile hospital was deployed to Tryon, NC. Brian Sutton, nurse manager of MED-1, shares a behind-the-scenes tour of the preparation. As the world's first hospital on wheels, MED-1 is designed to provide comprehensive patient care. This unique mobile emergency department includes digital x-ray, ultrasound, lab, pharmacy, 14 acute care beds and a 2-bed operating room, among other essential medical facilities. We’re committed to providing immediate and long-term disaster response and recovery for our communities and to fulfill our mission to improve health, elevate hope and advance healing #ForAll.

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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

As we continue to witness the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene and the aftermath of the storm, our hearts are heavy for the loss of life and the devastated communities. We are keeping those impacted top of mind and have initiated support. Our mobile medicine teams have made dozens of trips to transport patients and deliver supplies – via our Atrium Health MedCenter Air and Wake Forest Baptist AirCare air ambulance teams, as well as with our ambulances on the ground. We expect our MED-1 mobile hospital to be deployed to provide much-needed medical services in the disaster area. Additionally, Atrium Health Georgia EMS is assisting with search and rescue missions, transporting patients and answering emergency calls. Our organization and our teammates are committed to providing immediate and long-term disaster response and recovery for our communities. Please visit the links below to find ways to get involved in the relief efforts. 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐚 North Carolina Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster: https://www.ncvoad.org/ Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina: https://bit.ly/47P7ZaT Second Harvest Food Bank of NWNC: https://bit.ly/3TPYK46 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐚 South Carolina Emergency Management Division: https://bit.ly/3zuYW25 𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐚 Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency: https://bit.ly/4eLXhnt GA VOAD: https://bit.ly/4dqoE5B Georgia Red Cross: https://rdcrss.org/3TO1crY The Office of the Medical Reserve Corps: https://bit.ly/4eG2u0f SERVGA: https://bit.ly/3Y5EkXJ