HHS OCR report · 2021
St. John's Well Child and Family Center, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- St. John's Well Child and Family Center, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 29,030
- Submission date
- Apr 29, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), St. John's Well Child and Family Center, reported that it experienced a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 29,030 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, claims information, and diagnoses. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. Following the breach incident and OCR’s investigation, the CE implemented new administrative and tec...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the St. John's Well Child and Family Center, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 29,030 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 29, 2021.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
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 St. John's Well Child and Family Center, Inc. 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 St. John's Well Child and Family Center, Inc..