HHS OCR report ยท 2017
Salina Family Healthcare Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Salina Family Healthcare Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Kansas
- Individuals affected
- 77,337
- Submission date
- Aug 16, 2017
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer, Electronic Medical Record, Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On June 18, 2017, Salina Family Healthcare Center, the covered entity (CE), suffered a ransomware attack that encrypted some of its computer workstations and network servers, affecting approximately 77,337 individuals. The types of protected health information (PHI) involved included demographic, clinical, and health insurance information. In order to continue to see patients, the CE immediately restored its computers and servers from a recent backup. The CE provided breach notification to ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Salina Family Healthcare Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 77,337 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 16, 2017.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer, Electronic Medical Record, 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 Salina Family Healthcare Center 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 Salina Family Healthcare Center.