At least 89 people were killed in a massive tornado that hit Joplin, Missouri. The town suffered a direct hit from the tornado and much of the city has been devastated, including the city’s medical center. Joplin’s hospital has been evacuated and nearby Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg, Kansas is one of the centers looking after those injured. Michael Hayslip, director of public relations for the hospital, describes how they’re taking in tornado victims.
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