Alabama hospital receives 2 bomb threats in 2 days

Mobile, Ala.-based USA Health University Hospital received two bomb threats Oct. 16 and Oct. 17, according to WKRG

The first bomb threat was called in to the hospital Oct. 16, and Mobile police responded at about 2:45 p.m. The second bomb threat was called in Oct. 17. Mobile police again arrived at the hospital around 2:30 p.m.

Police said they used K-9 units to check the hospital for suspicious items. The dogs and officers did not find anything, but the investigation is still underway.

Editor's note: Becker's Hospital Review reached out to USA Health University Hospital for a statement and will update the article as more information becomes available.

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