Bomb threat cancels appointments at NGMC Gainesville

A bomb threat prompted a heavy law enforcement presence at NGMC Gainesville and led to the cancellation of appointments.

What happened

NGMC Gainesville canceled appointments after the threat was reported. Law enforcement officers were present in large numbers at the facility.

What patients should know

People with appointments at NGMC Gainesville should look for direct instructions from the medical center about cancellations and rescheduling. The cancellation of appointments is the only patient-service change identified here.

What remains to be confirmed

Details about the nature of the threat, the area affected, the law enforcement response and when appointments may resume have not been stated. No information about injuries, arrests or damage is included.

Next steps

The key updates will be any notice from NGMC Gainesville about appointments and any public statement from law enforcement about the response to the threat.