Derek Dunn reports: a cyber-attack breached the IT system at Arnprior Regional health (ARH) on Dec. 21. Our team noticed unusual activity and acted immediately,�reads a statement�on the hospital and nursing homes website. We experience determined through our investigation that data connected with Arnprior Regional Health has been taken. show more at inside Ottawa Valley. ARH’s statement was posted on their website on december 21, and then updated december 27. It states, in part: On december 21, 2021, Arnprior Regional Health learned of an unauthorized access to our IT system. We make determined through our investigation that data connected�with�Arnprior Regional health has been taken.�We are investigating�to set what the data may include.�We do know that the Electronic Health tape system was not impacted. This incident has not impacted the bringing of healthcare or any services provided by Arnprior Regional Health including scheduled surgeries or procedures, community programs or long-term care. The emergency department remains open 24/7. Denn’s report, dated january 17, adds: ARH has not responded the Metrolands requests to larn if the attacker or attackers relieve have access to the system, who they are, where the onset originated, and if they made contact with ARH.