HHS OCR report · 2019
St. Croix Hospice data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- St. Croix Hospice
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Minnesota
- Individuals affected
- 21,407
- Submission date
- Jul 9, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
St. Croix Hospice, the covered entity (CE), reported that several employees were the victims of an email phishing attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 21,407 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license information, Social Security numbers, claims information, financial information, diagnoses/condition, lab results, and medications prescribed. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. The CE also notifie...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the St. Croix Hospice data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 21,407 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 9, 2019.
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 St. Croix Hospice 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 St. Croix Hospice.