Water main issues at three East Coast hospitals caused disruptions, evacuations, and patient transfers.

On December 26, water-related issues at three East Coast hospitals disrupted operations. Samaritan Health in New York and Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Pennsylvania experienced water main breaks, affecting services and forcing evacuations. At Duke University Hospital in North Carolina, a burst chilled water pipe flooded the emergency department, leading to patient transfers to nearby hospitals. Duke aims to restore normal operations soon.

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