A cybersecurity issue forces a major New Mexico hospital to divert patients and close clinics - The Daily Gazette
A cybersecurity issue has forced the University of New Mexico Health System to divert ambulances and close clinics, leaving the state without a Level 1 trauma center.
The University of New Mexico Health System is racing to resolve a cybersecurity issue that has disrupted its operations. On Monday, the hospital network had to redirect ambulances to other facilities, leaving the state without a Level 1 trauma center for treating the most serious injuries.
UNM Health System has advised people not to show up at its main hospital in Albuquerque and has canceled appointments at over 30 clinics. The extent and nature of the cybersecurity issue remains unclear as the hospital works to restore normal operations.
System Impact
The university's health system handles about 900,000 outpatient visits and 100,000 emergency room visits annually. It operates the state's only Level 1 trauma center, making this disruption particularly critical for emergency care in New Mexico.
Response Efforts
The hospital network stated it was working to resolve the issue, though details about the attack and timeline for full recovery have not been disclosed. Patients are being directed to alternative healthcare facilities while the cybersecurity situation is addressed.
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