HHS OCR report ยท 2025
George E. Weems Memorial Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- George E. Weems Memorial Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 2,607
- Submission date
- Oct 20, 2025
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), George E. Weems Memorial Hospital, reported that several employees were the targets of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 2,607 individuals. The PHI involved clinical and demographic information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services to the affected individuals and implemented additional...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the George E. Weems Memorial Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,607 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 20, 2025.
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 George E. Weems Memorial Hospital 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 George E. Weems Memorial Hospital.