Monadnock Community Hospital announced today that it is cancelling all major elective surgeries, as well as radiology and laboratory services, because of an ongoing network outage that has disrupted its internal computer systems.
Impact on patients
Patients who had procedures scheduled for the coming days will receive notification from the hospital about the postponement. The hospital says it will work closely with each affected individual to reschedule appointments once the technical issue is resolved.
Emergency services remain available
Despite the outage, the emergency department remains fully operational. Anyone requiring urgent or specialized care will be transferred to nearby facilities that can provide the necessary treatment.
Technical response
Hospital officials confirmed that IT experts are actively investigating the cause of the network failure. While the exact source of the problem has not yet been identified, the team is focused on restoring connectivity as quickly and safely as possible.
Community response
Local residents expressed concern over the disruption, emphasizing the importance of reliable health‑care services in the region. Community leaders have offered assistance to ensure that patients who need immediate attention can access care without delay.
What’s next
Monadnock Community Hospital has pledged to keep the public informed as the situation develops. Updates will be posted on the hospital’s website and communicated directly to patients whose appointments are affected. The hospital hopes to resume normal operations once the network systems are fully restored.
Original reporting: WMUR (Hearst) – local news — read the source article.
