Southfield hospital hit by cyber attack, patients leaving, one reports

TLDR:

• Ascension hospital cyber attack impacts patient care at 140 locations and 40 senior living facilities.
• A patient at Ascension Providence experienced disruptions in operations during his visit for potential cancer diagnosis.

A cyber attack on Ascension hospital has caused chaos for patients, including Zackery Lopez, who checked into Ascension Providence in Southfield for potential cancer diagnosis but found himself amidst disruptions in operations. Lopez waited for hours for pain medication and saw patients leaving the hospital due to the chaos caused by the attack. The hospital group confirmed that 140 locations and 40 senior living facilities were affected by the attack. Despite efforts to ensure patient care continues, concerns remain about the security of personal information and the impact on healthcare delivery.