HHS OCR report · 2017
St. Louis Children's Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- St. Louis Children's Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Missouri
- Individuals affected
- 643
- Submission date
- Mar 9, 2017
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
St. Louis Children’s Hospital, the covered entity (CE), reported that employees emailed protected health information (PHI) in an unsecure manner. This breach affected 643 individuals and the PHI involved included names, addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, Medicaid numbers, medications prescribed, and clinical information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and established a call center for all individuals affected. As a result of the breach, St. Louis Children’...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the St. Louis Children's Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 643 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 9, 2017.
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 St. Louis Children's 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 St. Louis Children's Hospital.