HHS OCR report · 2022
Friend Family Health Center, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Friend Family Health Center, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 1,419
- Submission date
- Oct 14, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Friend Family Health Center, reported that an employee was the target of an email phishing incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 1,419 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security and drivers’ license numbers, financial information, diagnoses/conditions, and other treatment information. In response to the breach the CE implemented additional technical safeguards.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Friend Family Health Center, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,419 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 14, 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 Friend Family Health 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 Friend Family Health Center, Inc..