Security News > 2024 > May > Ascension redirects ambulances after suspected ransomware attack
Ascension, a major U.S. healthcare network, is diverting ambulances from several hospitals due to a suspected ransomware attack that has been causing clinical operation disruptions and system outages since Wednesday.
The attack also took down some phone systems and systems for ordering tests, procedures, and medications.
Because of ongoing operation disruptions and outages caused by the cyberattack and "Out of an abundance of caution," Ascension also temporarily paused some non-emergent elective procedures, tests, and appointments while working to bring its systems back online.
Ascension says its teams will work with patients to reschedule appointments or procedures until systems are restored.
Ascension is one of the largest private healthcare systems in the United States, operating 140 hospitals and 40 senior care facilities across 19 states and the District of Columbia.
Ascension healthcare takes systems offline after cyberattack.
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