St. Joe's facilities on lockdown because of threat made against family member of patient

St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston enacted a lockdown on Wednesday morning due to a threat made against a family member of a patient. According to Desiree Silva, the hospital's director of marketing and communications, individuals must show identification to enter the hospital, with the north entrance remaining accessible. Patients with appointments should await further instructions from their providers or consider rescheduling. The lockdown was announced on the hospital's Facebook page just before 10 a.

m. , and updates will be provided there regarding its status. St. Joe's is collaborating with local authorities to resolve the situation effectively. The hospital's proactive measures highlight its commitment to safety amid potential threats.

The lockdown's impact is localized, affecting operations at St. Joe's facilities but not at Catalyst Medical Group locations. St. Joe's is in the process of acquiring Catalyst Medical Group, which remains unaffected by the current lockdown.