HHS OCR report ยท 2022
South City Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- South City Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Missouri
- Individuals affected
- 21,601
- Submission date
- Jan 14, 2022
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
South City Hospital, the covered entity (CE), reported that a server containing the protected health information (PHI) of 21,601 individuals was stolen from its office. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and local law enforcement. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional physical security measures to better safeguard its equipment. OCR provid...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the South City Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 21,601 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 14, 2022.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, 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 South City 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 South City Hospital.