Tina Abbott, 67, was deeply concerned about accessing her required oxygen refills and monitoring her health after Hurricane Helene forced her to cancel critical appointments for lab work.
The storm has worsened existing healthcare accessibility issues in western North Carolina, an area already facing challenges due to widespread poverty and the recent expansion of Medicaid.
With Hurricane Helene's impact, many residents in western North Carolina are left without running water or reliable communication, further complicating their ability to seek medical care.
As a consequence of severe flooding from the hurricane, Abbott and others in her community are trapped in a cycle of health and access crises.
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