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AHA and Health-ISAC Joint Threat Bulletin: Potential Terror Threat Targeting the Health Sector
The American Hospital Association (AHA) and Health-ISAC have issued a joint threat bulletin following the discovery of a social media post suggesting the active planning of a coordinated, multi-city terrorist attack on hospitals in the coming weeks.
This bulletin is being shared out of an abundance of caution to heighten awareness and preparedness within the healthcare sector.
The AHA and Health-ISAC are actively collaborating with the FBI to assess the threat and will provide updates as more information becomes available.
At this time, authorities have not been able to corroborate or discredit the credibility of the threat.
While foreign terrorist organizations typically do not announce planned attacks in advance, the wide circulation of this post could inspire malicious activity against healthcare facilities.
Given the potential risks, health sector organizations are urged to take this threat seriously and review security measures.
- Review Emergency Response Plans
- Evaluate physical security, cybersecurity, and emergency management protocols to ensure preparedness.
- Strengthen coordination efforts between security teams and local law enforcement.
- Increase Situational Awareness
- Monitor suspicious individuals, vehicles, or activities near healthcare facilities.
- Ensure staff and security personnel remain alert and report any unusual behavior immediately.
- Engage with Law Enforcement
- Enhance collaboration with local, state, and federal authorities to facilitate rapid response if necessary.
- Report any concerning incidents directly to law enforcement agencies.
On March 18, 2025, a user identified as AXactual posted a message on X (formerly Twitter) referencing plans for a coordinated terrorist attack targeting healthcare organizations across multiple U.S. cities.
Authorities are analyzing the details of the post to determine its legitimacy and potential threat level.
Organizations within the healthcare sector are advised to remain vigilant and proactive in security measures. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
For any suspicious activity or credible threats, organizations should immediately notify local law enforcement and relevant security teams.
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29-Year-Old Alex Rodriguez Found Dead on University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign, No Foul Play Suspected
URBANA, Ill. — A 29-year-old Champaign man found dead on the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus Monday morning has been identified as Alex C. Rodriguez, according to the Champaign County Coroner’s Office.
The University of Illinois Police Department (UIPD) responded to the area of Green and Wright streets at approximately 6:42 a.m. after receiving a report of an unresponsive person near the Alma Mater statue.
Officers arrived and found Rodriguez on a concrete bench. Emergency medical assistance was requested at the scene.
The Champaign County Coroner’s Office responded, and Rodriguez was pronounced dead at approximately 7:16 a.m., according to Coroner Laurie Brauer.
Authorities said Rodriguez was not affiliated with the University of Illinois.
UIPD provided an update Monday afternoon, saying preliminary observations at the scene revealed no signs of foul play.
Police also said there was no evidence of an ongoing threat to the university campus or surrounding community based on the information available when officers responded.
Because investigators did not identify an active threat, the university did not issue an Illini-Alert emergency notification.
The circumstances surrounding Rodriguez’s death have not been determined.
An autopsy has been scheduled, and the death remains under investigation by the University of Illinois Police Department.
Authorities have not released additional information about the circumstances leading to Rodriguez’s death.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional details are expected as investigators receive further information from the autopsy and other evidence.
No foul play has been indicated based on the preliminary investigation.