Urgent care facilities in western North Carolina have been reopening following the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, providing essential healthcare services for those struggling with limited access to food, water, and electricity. FastMed Urgent Care locations in Candler and Asheville have been operating with temporary water systems and generators, ensuring that healthcare remains accessible to the community. Mission Hospital, the primary hospital in the area, has also been gradually recovering after the storm, with assistance from water trucks, mobile bathrooms, and handwashing stations. The urgent care centers have seen an increase in patients seeking medical attention for various issues such as lacerations, general illness, and bee stings, as well as emergency prescription refills due to primary care offices being closed. The goal for these facilities is to provide convenient and easy access to healthcare for the community in need. Elena Gherasim, a resident of West Asheville, expressed gratitude for the reopening of the urgent care clinic, which allowed her son to quickly receive medical attention without having to wait in long emergency room lines at the hospital. The reopening of these urgent care centers has been a lifeline for many residents in the area as they navigate the challenges of recovery post-hurricane.
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Urgent care clinics near Asheville, devastated by Hurricane Helene, reopen to provide essential services to residents.
