Cyberattack Disrupts Operations at Lurie Children’s Hospital

The hospital has been operating with reduced services since January 31, as it works to protect patient information and restore full functionality.

Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago has been hit by a cyberattack, causing significant disruptions to its operations since January 31.
The hospital has taken its electronic systems offline, including phone, email, and electronic medical records, to protect patient information.
Despite the outage, the hospital remains open, and a call center has been established to address patient concerns and refill prescriptions.
Parents express frustration over difficulties in communicating with doctors and obtaining necessary medical services for their children.
The FBI is assisting with the investigation into the cyberattack, but details about the perpetrators or the timeline for restoring full functionality remain unclear.