Two New York hospitals, HealthAlliance Hospital in Kingston and the affiliated Margaretville Hospital in Margaretville, have resumed admitting emergency patients after being hit with a cyberattack. The cyberattack also targeted Mountainside Residential Care Center, a skilled nursing facility. Last week, ambulances were diverted from these three facilities as they investigated the attack.
The ambulance diversion ended on Saturday night, and the hospitals have now resumed admitting patients. However, emergency stroke patients will still temporarily be taken to other area hospitals. The Westchester Medical Center Health Network, which operates these three facilities, stated that their IT experts shut down the computer systems on Friday night and are currently in the process of starting them back up.
HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley CEO, Josh Ratner, commended the hard work and dedication of the hospital staff during this difficult situation. He expressed gratitude for their efforts in helping the facilities return to full operations sooner than expected while ensuring the best possible care for the community.
The investigation into the source of the cyberattack is still ongoing, and hospital officials are working to determine the culprits. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
In conclusion, the cyberattack on the New York hospitals disrupted their services and required the diversion of ambulances. However, the hospitals have now resumed admitting emergency patients, with ongoing measures to ensure the safety and care of the community. The investigation into the cyberattack continues, and efforts are being made to identify the responsible parties.
