HHS OCR report ยท 2021
St. Charles Health System, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- St. Charles Health System, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Oregon
- Individuals affected
- 4,687
- Submission date
- Jun 14, 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), St. Charles Health System, reported that its business associate experienced a ransomware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 4,687 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, addresses, dates of birth, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following the breach, the BA provided complimentary identity and credit monitoring services.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the St. Charles Health System, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,687 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 14, 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 St. Charles Health System, 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 St. Charles Health System, Inc..