HHS OCR report ยท 2018
Charles Cole Memorial Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Charles Cole Memorial Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 790
- Submission date
- Jul 13, 2018
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
As the result of a phishing attack, on June 7, 2018, and June 14, 2018, unauthorized users accessed three email accounts containing the protected health information (PHI) of 790 individuals; however, there is no evidence that the emails containing the PHI were actually accessed. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following the breach, the covered entity (CE) blocked the email sender, blocked the hyperlink in the web appliance, and sent a communi...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Charles Cole Memorial Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 790 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 13, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, 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 Charles Cole 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 Charles Cole Memorial Hospital.