HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Squirrel Hill Health Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Squirrel Hill Health Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 23,869
- Submission date
- Apr 2, 2021
- 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), Squirrel Hill Health Center, reported that it experienced a ransomware attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 23,869 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, medical conditions, medications prescribed, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Squirrel Hill Health Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 23,869 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 2, 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 Squirrel Hill Health Center 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 Squirrel Hill Health Center.