Centre Hospitalier Stell

Centre Hospitalier Stell, also known as Hôpital Stell, is a healthcare institution located in France. It operates as a hospital providing a range of medical services to the local population. Its core activities include inpatient care, outpatient consultations, emergency treatment, and diagnostic services. The institution serves residents of its surrounding area, delivering healthcare in accordance with national standards. As a hospital, it employs medical professionals, nursing staff, and support personnel to deliver patient care.

The organisation relies on information technology systems for administrative functions such as payroll, electronic badge access, and electronic health records. In March 2025, Centre Hospitalier Stell experienced a ransomware attack that encrypted its IT infrastructure and disrupted these services. The incident forced staff to revert to paper‑based records and manual processes while the network was isolated to contain the malware. Despite the threat of data leakage, the hospital followed its policy and refused to pay the ransom, opting instead for internal recovery efforts. The attack highlighted the hospital’s dependence on digital systems for routine operations and prompted heightened security measures on USB use and web access.