Community Health Northwest Florida (CHNWFL), a nonprofit healthcare provider serving medically underserved communities in the Pensacola Bay Area, recently identified a cybersecurity breach targeting its servers. As a precautionary measure, the organization took its systems offline to contain the incident and assess the potential damage. This quick response was aimed at safeguarding patient data and ensuring continued care.
Despite the attack, CHNWFL’s CEO, Chandra Smiley, assured the public that there is no evidence of patient data being compromised. The organization is actively evaluating the full scope of the incident, working closely with industry experts to restore systems and maintain essential operations. The immediate focus is on securing the network and ensuring that patient care is not disrupted further.
While some services were temporarily affected by the attack, including dental, pharmacy, x-ray, and mammography services, pediatric and primary care appointments will continue with minimal disruption. CHNWFL emphasized that staff will be available to assist with any changes to appointments, and the organization remains committed to providing vital healthcare services to its community.
CHNWFL has also reported that its phone, email, and internet systems are currently down. The organization is making efforts to resolve these issues and will provide updates as more information becomes available. The swift response from CHNWFL highlights its dedication to protecting patient security and ensuring continued access to healthcare during this challenging time.
