HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Ascension - Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Hospital Inc., data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Ascension - Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Hospital Inc.,
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 1,745
- Submission date
- May 7, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Ascension - Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Hospital, Inc., reported that a business associate (BA) was the victim of a ransomware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 1,745 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, health insurance information, medications prescribed, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the BA strengthened its a...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Ascension - Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Hospital Inc., data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,745 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 7, 2021.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, 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 Ascension - Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Hospital Inc., 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 - Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Hospital Inc.,.