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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