HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Ascension Eastwood Clinics data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Ascension Eastwood Clinics
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Michigan
- Individuals affected
- 999
- Submission date
- Apr 23, 2020
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Ascension Eastwood Clinics, reported that an employee transmitted a mass email without utilizing the blind carbon copy function. The email contained the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 999 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, diagnoses, and email addresses. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE sanctioned the responsible workforce member and trained its staff on email secu...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Ascension Eastwood Clinics data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 999 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 23, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Ascension Eastwood Clinics 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 Ascension Eastwood Clinics.