The Peru Gazette

CVPH Lockdown Initiated for Patient and staff safety

Security measures were lifted after a quick, professional response from local law enforcement

PLATTSBURGH, NY (04/15/2024) — Earlier this morning, the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) officials, in conjunction with local law enforcement, locked down the Main Campus after a credible threat to a provider was received.  The decision was made for the safety and security of patients and staff.

While patient care continued on the main campus, some appointments and procedures were delayed or postponed.

At 10 am, the lockdown was lifted after hospital officials were informed that there was no longer a threat.

“Our thanks to the quick and professional response from the New York State Police, Clinton County Sheriff’s Department and Plattsburgh City Police Department,” said CVPH Administrator Katherine Peterson. “The decision to enter into a lockdown was made with the safety of our patients and staff in mind. Our apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused to our patients and our thanks to them for their understanding.” “Once again, our employees did an extraordinary job continuing to care for our patients and for supporting each other,” she said.