HHS OCR report · 2025
Western Skies Wellness LLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Western Skies Wellness LLC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Oregon
- Individuals affected
- 1,700
- Submission date
- Sep 11, 2025
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record, Other
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Western Skies Wellness, LLC, reported that it texted the protected health information (PHI) of 1,700 individuals to the wrong recipients. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license numbers, cell phone numbers, medical conditions, medications, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media and provided substitute notice. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical,...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Western Skies Wellness LLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,700 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 11, 2025.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record, Other.
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 Western Skies Wellness LLC 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 Western Skies Wellness LLC.