Hacker Gets 10 Years for DDoS Attack on Children’s Hospitals
Martin Gottesfeld hacked into the Boston Children’s Hospital IT system in protest of the treatment of a patient, Justina Pelletier.
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A Moose Walks Into a Hospital…No, This Isn’t the Start of a Bad Joke
A non-threatening moose walked into the hospital in Anchorage and began eating plants in the lobby before leaving the building on its own.
Vegetative Patient Gives Birth at Hacienda HealthCare
A sexual assault investigation is underway after a patient who has been in a vegetative state for over a decade gave birth in her room.
Man Called in 2 Bakersfield Hospital Threats, Posed as Responding Officer
The man told investigators he made the calls to test Bakersfield Police Department’s readiness for an active shooter response.
Lancaster General Cited for Not Reporting Patient Abuse Allegations
One incident involved a pulmonary therapist who allegedly touched a patient’s genitals while also touching his own exposed genitals.
HHS Releases Healthcare Cybersecurity Best Practices
The voluntary guidance includes five current threats facing the healthcare industry and ten best practices for mitigating these threats.
Delnor Hospital Nurse Receives $7.2M in Hostage Lawsuit Settlement
Three other nurses filed additional lawsuits against Kane County and received settlement money, bringing the total amount to $7.9 million.
Nurse Arrested After Attempting to Steal Drugs From Savannah Hospital
The narcotics team quickly arrested the nurse before she could leave the building with drugs and stolen medical supplies.
2 Dead, 1 Injured After Gunman Opens Fire Outside KU Hospital
An armed man opened fire outside the University of Kansas Medical Hospital, shooting a male victim and then himself.
HID Releases FARGO® DTC1500XE ID Card Printer
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HID’s new printer provides convenience and a high-quality product at a low cost for government ID projects, higher ed. and K-12 schools and hospitals.
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