HHS OCR report ยท 2026
Iroquois Memorial Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Iroquois Memorial Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 621
- Submission date
- Jan 9, 2026
- 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), Iroquois Memorial Hospital reported that it had experienced a hacking attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 621 individuals. The PHI involved demographic, clinical, and financial information. In response to the breach, the CE changed password, strengthened password requirements, implemented new technical and security safeguards, and provided individuals with free credit monitoring.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Iroquois Memorial Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 621 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 9, 2026.
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 Iroquois 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 Iroquois Memorial Hospital.