Hospital network with location in Kansas says sensitive data could be impacted by 'cyber security' incident

MANHATTAN (KSNT) - A national healthcare provider with a location based out of Manhattan says its services are being impacted by a "cyber security event."

Ascension announced in an online press release on Thursday, May 9 that it is launching an investigation following reports of unusual activity on some of its network systems. The healthcare provider believes this to be due to a cyber security event that has led to some of its systems being interrupted. Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan is part of the Ascension family.