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UMMC Clinics Closed Through Wednesday Due to Cyberattack
UMMC shut down 35 clinics statewide after ransomware disrupted key IT systems, canceling elective procedures and delaying time-sensitive treatments, officials said.
- On Wednesday, February 25, 2026, UMMC clinics statewide will remain closed through February 25, 2026 after a February 19 cyberattack disrupted the Epic electronic health record.
- UMMC's vice chancellor LouAnn Woodward said attackers communicated with the university in a ransomware attack, while the FBI, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and CISA are surging resources to restore systems.
- Hospitals and emergency departments in Jackson, Grenada, Madison County, and Holmes County remain open while inpatient care teams use downtime procedures and UMMC set up a triage line at 601-815-0000.
- UMMC is working to reach out to patients, while Bell said, `It was all shut down,` as officials warn the shutdown could last days amid data access investigations.
- A 2024 Sophos survey found only 22% of healthcare organizations recover ransomware attacks in under a week, while nearly 40% take over a month; UMMC faced a 2013 laptop incident with a $2.75 million penalty affecting 10,000 patients.
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University of Mississippi Medical Center Clinics Remain Closed Nearly a Week After Cyber Attack
University of Mississippi Medical Center clinics remain closed statewide nearly a week after a major ransomware attack devastated operations, including forcing the cancellation of elective surgeries and shuttering clinics statewide. The post University of Mississippi Medical Center Clinics Remain Closed Nearly a Week After Cyber Attack appeared first on Mississippi Free Press.
UMMC clinics closed through Wednesday due to cyberattack
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The cyberattack at the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) in Jackson occurred on February 19, 2026. Four days later, families said they're still waiting for clear answers. Clinics remain closed across the state, and some patients don't know when they'll be able to reschedule appointments. Sarah Smith's four-month-old son has [...]
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