Overview
- The medical center said its outpatient clinics will stay closed through Wednesday as teams work to ensure a safe network environment.
- UMMC launched a secure triage phone line at 601-815-0000 to route messages and prioritize urgent needs such as medication refills and postoperative care.
- Calls to the triage line are taken through an automated system and directed to the appropriate staff for follow-up.
- The Mississippi State Department of Health reports its clinics were not attacked, remain open, and have temporarily switched to paper processes for safety.
- The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security are investigating, and officials say it is unclear how long systems will be down.