Maryland eyes IV fluid shortage.

 

Maryland hospitals and health officials are keeping a wary eye on their supplies of sterile intravenous fluids after recent hurricane damage knocked out a major North Carolina-based manufacturer.

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'Dining With Docs' at Dockside-

 

The Atlantic General Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce its upcoming ‘Dining with Docs’ event, to be held Wednesday, September 25, at 12:30 p.m. at Dockside Pocomoke Restaurant.

The event gives participants the opportunity to connect with a medical provider in an informal, relaxed setting, in which they can ask questions and learn about the provider’s area of expertise. The featured provider is Dr. Nikki, PharmD, BC-ADM, CDCES, Atlantic General Hospital’s diabetes education coordinator, who will discuss diabetes management techniques, common myths surrounding diabetes and examples of low-carb snacks and drinks. Dr. Nikki will be open to questions throughout the entirety of the lunch.

Participants will be treated to a buffet-style lunch catered by the host Dockside Pocomoke Restaurant. Admission is $20 per person, and RSVPs can be sent to AGH Foundation’s Michael Cylc at duckltd@aol.com .