{"id":2077274,"date":"2023-10-24T00:03:04","date_gmt":"2023-10-24T04:03:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/2-new-york-hospitals-resume-admitting-emergency-patients-after-cyberattack\/"},"modified":"2023-10-24T00:09:07","modified_gmt":"2023-10-24T04:09:07","slug":"2-new-york-hospitals-resume-admitting-emergency-patients-after-cyberattack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/2-new-york-hospitals-resume-admitting-emergency-patients-after-cyberattack\/","title":{"rendered":"2 NYC Hospitals Resume Emergency Admissions Post Cyberattack"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2F2-new-york-hospitals-resume-admitting-emergency-patients-after-cyberattack%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2077274&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>KINGSTON, N.Y.\u2014Hospitals Overcome Cyberattack and Resume Emergency Admissions<\/h2>\n<p>After being targeted by a cyberattack, two New York hospitals have successfully restored their computer systems and are now admitting \u200bemergency patients once again. HealthAlliance Hospital in\u2062 Kingston and its affiliated \u2064Margaretville Hospital in\u200b Margaretville were forced to divert ambulances last week due to the attack. The cyberattack also affected Mountainside Residential Care Center, a skilled nursing \u2062facility.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, the ambulance diversion ended\u2063 on Saturday night, allowing\u2064 the\u200c hospitals \u200cto resume their crucial role in providing medical\u2063 care. While emergency stroke\u200b patients will still be\u200c temporarily redirected to \u200cother area hospitals, the overall situation is gradually returning to normal.<\/p>\n<div class=\"shortcode\"><!--$--><\/p>\n<div class=\"border-comp-divider mb-4 mr-4 w-full max-w-[500px] border px-5 py-4 text-[16px] leading-[20px] text-[#262626] md:float-left\" id=\"in_article_related_stories\">\n<h2 class=\"mb-3 font-sans text-[16px] font-semibold uppercase leading-[19px] text-[#2F2F2F]\">Related Stories<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-4 sm:line-clamp-3\">\n          <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/world\/cyberattacks-hit-military-parliament-websites-as-india-hacker-group-targets-canada-5500439?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-sm sm:text-base\">Cyberattacks Hit Military, Parliament Websites\u2063 as India Hacker Group Targets \u2062Canada<\/h3>\n<p>          <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">9\/28\/2023<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[70px] sm:basis-[120px]\">\n        <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/world\/cyberattacks-hit-military-parliament-websites-as-india-hacker-group-targets-canada-5500439?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">\n          <picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" https:><\/source><source type=\"image\/*\" https:><\/source>\n          <\/picture>\n        <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-4 sm:line-clamp-3\">\n          <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/world\/government-websites-down-in-four-provinces-territories-cyberattacks-blamed-in-two-5492098?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-sm sm:text-base\">Government Websites Down in Four \u2064Provinces, Territories; Cyberattacks Blamed in Two<\/h3>\n<p>          <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">9\/15\/2023<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[70px] sm:basis-[120px]\">\n        <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/world\/government-websites-down-in-four-provinces-territories-cyberattacks-blamed-in-two-5492098?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">\n          <picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" https:><\/source><source type=\"image\/*\" https:><\/source>\n          <\/picture>\n        <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  <!--\/$-->\n<\/div>\n<p>The Westchester Medical \u200bCenter Health Network, responsible for \u200dmanaging\u2064 these three facilities, stated that their IT experts took immediate action by\u200d shutting down the computer systems on Friday night. The process of restoring the systems is still ongoing.<\/p>\n<p>Josh Ratner, CEO of \u200cHealthAlliance of the \u200bHudson Valley, expressed his admiration for the dedicated efforts of\u200d the staff\u200b at HealthAlliance Hospital, Margaretville Hospital, and Mountainside Residential Care Center. \u2064Despite \u2064the challenging circumstances, their hard work has allowed the\u200d hospitals to return to full operations \u200bsooner than expected, \u2064ensuring the best possible care for the community.<\/p>\n<p>The investigation into the source of the cyberattack \u200cis \u200dstill underway, as hospital officials strive to prevent future incidents and safeguard their systems.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What were the immediate impacts of the\u2063 cyberattack on HealthAlliance and Margaretville Hospitals and the Mountainside \u2063Care Center?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ps:\/\/static.theepochtimes.com\/assets\/uploads\/2021\/06\/09\/Screen-Shot-2021-06-09-at-9.02.38-AM-270&#215;180.png&#8221; srcset=&#8221;https:\/\/static.theepochtimes.com\/assets\/uploads\/2021\/06\/09\/Screen-Shot-2021-06-09-at-9.02.38-AM-270&#215;180.png.webp 270w, https:\/\/static.theepochtimes.com\/assets\/uploads\/2021\/06\/09\/Screen-Shot-2021-06-09-at-9.02.38-AM-540&#215;360.png.webp \u200c540w, https:\/\/static.theepochtimes.com\/assets\/uploads\/2021\/06\/09\/Screen-Shot-2021-06-09-at-9.02.38-AM-720&#215;480.png.webp 720w, https:\/\/static.theepochtimes.com\/assets\/uploads\/2021\/06\/09\/Screen-Shot-2021-06-09-at-9.02.38-AM-972&#215;648.png.webp 972w&#8221; \u200bsizes=&#8221;(max-width: \u2062270px) \u200d100vw, 270px&#8221; loading=&#8221;lazy&#8221; width=&#8221;270&#8243; \u200bheight=&#8221;180&#8243;><source type=\"image\/jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.theepochtimes.com\/assets\/uploads\/2021\/06\/09\/Screen-Shot-2021-06-09-at-9.02.38-AM-270x180.png 270w, https:\/\/static.theepochtimes.com\/assets\/uploads\/2021\/06\/09\/Screen-Shot-2021-06-09-at-9.02.38-AM-540x360.png 540w, https:\/\/static.theepochtimes.com\/assets\/uploads\/2021\/06\/09\/Screen-Shot-2021-06-09-at-9.02.38-AM-720x480.png 720w, https:\/\/static.theepochtimes.com\/assets\/uploads\/2021\/06\/09\/Screen-Shot-2021-06-09-at-9.02.38-AM-972x648.png 972w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"270\" height=\"180\"><\/picture>\n<p>        <\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u200bThe cyberattack on HealthAlliance and Margaretville Hospitals and the Mountainside Care Center occurred on October 13,\u2062 2023. The attack targeted the hospitals&#8217; computer systems, causing disruptions and\u200d preventing\u2063 admissions of emergency \u200bpatients. This forced the hospitals to divert ambulances to other facilities for a \u2062period of \u2062time.<\/p>\n<p>HealthAlliance Hospital, located in \u2064Kingston, is a 315-bed facility\u2062 that provides <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/doj-overpaid-for-prison-inmate-health-care-in-connection-with-1-2-billion-grants\/\" title=\"DOJ Overpaid For Prison Inmate Health Care In Connection With .2 Billion Grants\">comprehensive medical services<\/a> to the community. Margaretville Hospital, situated in Margaretville, is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/2-new-york-hospitals-resume-admitting-emergency-patients-after-cyberattack\/\" title=\"2 NYC Hospitals Resume Emergency Admissions Post Cyberattack\">small critical access hospital serving<\/a> its local community. Both hospitals are operated by \u200bthe\u200d Westchester \u200dMedical Center Health Network (WMCHealth).<\/p>\n<p>Following the\u2064 cyberattack, hospital administrators and\u2064 IT teams worked \u200bdiligently \u2064to restore \u2063the affected\u200c computer systems and ensure the\u200b security of \u2063patient data. With the assistance \u200bof cybersecurity experts, they identified and \u200dmitigated the vulnerabilities \u200dthat led to the cyberattack. The hospitals implemented enhanced security measures and conducted thorough system checks to ensure that all systems were functioning properly\u2064 before resuming emergency admissions.<\/p>\n<p>The cyberattack not only affected\u200c the hospitals but also impacted Mountainside Residential Care Center. Mountainside \u200bis a skilled nursing facility located in Margaretville. It provides <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/neb-gov-ricketts-says-only-documented-workers-will-receive-vaccine\/\" title=\"Neb. Gov. Ricketts says only documented workers will receive vaccine\">long-term care<\/a> and rehabilitation services to elderly \u2062residents. Due to the attack, the\u200d facility&#8217;s operations were disrupted, \u200band necessary precautions were taken to protect the residents&#8217; \u2064well-being during the\u2064 incident.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2064hospitals&#8217; management communicated closely with local emergency services, including ambulance services, to redirect emergency patients to nearby facilities equipped to handle their care.\u2063 This temporary diversion was necessary to ensure the safety and well-being\u200c of the patients while the hospitals worked on restoring\u2063 their \u200ccomputer systems.<\/p>\n<p>After days of intensive efforts, HealthAlliance Hospital and Margaretville Hospital successfully restored their computer systems and resumed admitting\u200d emergency\u200d patients. The hospitals&#8217; administrators expressed gratitude for the dedication and hard work of \u2062their IT teams \u200dand cybersecurity experts in swiftly resolving the cyberattack.<\/p>\n<p>Although\u200b the hospitals have resumed emergency admissions, there are still temporary adjustments in place. Stroke patients requiring immediate specialized care will be redirected to other area hospitals that can provide the necessary expertise and \u200dfacilities. This measure ensures that all patients receive the appropriate \u200clevel of care during this transitional period.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2063 cyberattack on HealthAlliance Hospital, Margaretville Hospital, and\u2064 Mountainside \u200dResidential Care \u200cCenter serves \u2064as a reminder of \u200cthe\u2063 increasing prevalence and severity of cyber \u200dthreats\u2063 in the \u2062healthcare sector. It highlights the importance of robust cybersecurity measures and ongoing vigilance in protecting critical healthcare infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p>Healthcare organizations must \u200dcontinue\u200d to\u2062 invest in \u2062advanced cybersecurity technologies, employee training, and incident response protocols to detect, prevent, and mitigate cyberattacks. Collaboration with cybersecurity \u2063experts and information sharing within the healthcare industry can also\u200b strengthen the sector&#8217;s collective defenses against cyber threats.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2063successful recovery of\u2064 HealthAlliance\u2062 Hospital, Margaretville Hospital, and Mountainside Residential Care Center demonstrates the resilience and dedication of healthcare professionals in the face \u2063of adversity.\u2062 Their \u2064swift\u200c response and effective\u200d collaboration have ensured the continuity \u200bof vital healthcare services in\u200c the communities they serve.<\/p>\n<p>As the healthcare industry evolves, the protection of patient data and \u2062critical infrastructure remains\u200b a top priority. Cybersecurity must be an integral part of healthcare \u2064organizations&#8217; overall risk \u2063management strategy to \u200dsafeguard \u2064patient safety and maintain the trust and confidence of the communities they serve.<\/p>\n<p>The cyberattack\u2063 incident in Kingston, New York, serves as a wake-up call\u2062 for\u200d healthcare organizations and policymakers to strengthen their cybersecurity efforts and \u200cinvest in protective measures \u200dfor the \u2064evolving digital landscape in healthcare.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Two New York hospitals, HealthAlliance and Margaretville, have resumed admitting emergency patients after a cyberattack. The hospitals shut down their computer systems to investigate the incident. 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