diff --git a/src/hooks/useHospitalStore.ts b/src/hooks/useHospitalStore.ts
index 465ba19..677bee0 100644
--- a/src/hooks/useHospitalStore.ts
+++ b/src/hooks/useHospitalStore.ts
@@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ interface HospitalState {
 }
 
 
-const API_BASE = 'http://localhost:4000/api';
+const API_BASE = import.meta.env.VITE_API_URL || 'http://localhost:4000/api';
 
 const defaultState = (): HospitalState => ({
   pacientes: [],