Julie Gralow: Latest press release from Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on the IV fluid shortage

Julie Gralow, Chief Medical Officer of ASCO, shared on X:

“Latest press release from Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on the IV fluid shortage.

Hospitals have 50% more product available now compared to right after the hurricane.

First airlift of Baxter International products into US from international facilities scheduled for October 19.”

Julie Gralow is the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). Previously, she was the Jill Bennett Endowed Professor of Breast Cancer at the University of Washington School of Medicine, Professor in the Clinical Research Division of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, as well as Director of Breast Medical Oncology at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. She is the founder of the Women’s Empowerment Cancer Advocacy Network (WE CAN).