UMMC confirms cyber-attack, closing clinics and canceling surgeries

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Officials are confirming many IT systems at the University of Mississippi Medical Center are down Thursday, following a cyber-attack.

In a statement, officials said outpatient and ambulatory surgeries and procedures, as well as imaging appointments, have been canceled.

Meanwhile, all UMMC clinics across the state are closed.

Officials are unable to access the hospital’s electronic medical records.

Services are continuing for patients currently there using “downtime procedures.”

The hospital employs more than 10,000 people and serves more than 70,000 patients annually. It operates 35 clinics across the state.

A press conference has been scheduled for 11 a.m. to the attack. WLBT will provide more details when they are available.