HHS OCR report · 2024
Pembina County Memorial Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Pembina County Memorial Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- North Dakota
- Individuals affected
- 23,811
- Submission date
- Mar 25, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Pembina County Memorial Hospital, reported that it experienced a ransomware incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 23,811 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license and social security numbers, claims and financial information, diagnoses information, lab results, prescription information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to th...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Pembina County Memorial Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 23,811 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 25, 2024.
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 Pembina County Memorial 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 Pembina County Memorial Hospital.