HHS OCR report · 2022
Henderson & Walton Women’s Center, P.C. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Henderson & Walton Women’s Center, P.C.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Alabama
- Individuals affected
- 34,306
- Submission date
- Aug 23, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Henderson & Walton Women’s Center, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing scheme that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 34,306 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, drivers’ license numbers, diagnoses, lab results, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided com...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Henderson & Walton Women’s Center, P.C. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 34,306 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 23, 2022.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Email.
Is the investigation still open?
No. The report is in the OCR portal archive, which holds reports where OCR has closed its review.
Is a breach notice letter from Henderson & Walton Women’s Center, P.C. legitimate?
This site cannot verify letters. Check the sender against the organisation's official website and the HHS OCR breach portal, and avoid calling numbers or clicking links only listed in an unexpected message. See our guide on what to do after a data breach notice.
Source: HHS OCR Breach Portal, OCR export October 2026. Network USA is not affiliated with HHS or Henderson & Walton Women’s Center, P.C..