Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston is experiencing system disruptions related to a security event involving data encryption.  

Upon detection, Mile Bluff immediately activated its security protocols, ensured patient safety and began a thorough investigation utilizing internal experts and third-party partners. 

“We have been working to better understand the situation to ensure that we provide accurate and reliable information,” states Dara Bartels, Mile Bluff CEO. “We are ready to share some of our preliminary findings.”  

While some services experienced limited and temporary interruptions, the impact has been narrow in scope. Clinical teams switched to downtime procedures to ensure continuity of care, and they continue to provide services. 

“The system disruption is impacting some of the functionality of our phone and computer systems” notes Bartels. “Our team is actively working to assess the situation and fully restore our systems.”