Three New York Hospitals Divert Patients Amid Cyberattack Investigation

IT Systems at HealthAlliance Hospital, Margaretville Hospital, and Mountainside Residential Care Center targeted in cyberattack, leading to patient diversions and investigations by local law enforcement, the FBI, and an independent cybersecurity firm.

• The HealthAlliance Hospital in Kingston, Margaretville Hospital, and Mountainside Residential Care Center, all part of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, were hit by cyberattacks leading to the diversion of patients to other health facilities.
• In response to the threat, the healthcare network intends to shut down IT systems at the three affected facilities to fully restore their secure network.
• Ambulances are being redirected from HealthAlliance Hospital as a preventative measure and some existing patients have been transferred to different health facilities.
• Despite the cyberattacks, HealthAlliance Hospital and Margaretville Hospital remain open and continue to treat walk-in patients.
• The cyberattacks are currently being investigated by local law enforcement, the FBI, and an independent cybersecurity firm.

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