HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Project Vida Health Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Project Vida Health Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 4,500
- Submission date
- Feb 19, 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), Project Vida Health Center, reported that it was the victim of a ransomware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 4,500 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, and diagnoses and conditions. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided complimentary credit monitoring services. In response to the breach, the CE initiated a global password reset of all accounts, removed the compromised servers,...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Project Vida Health Center
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project Vida Health Center | TX | Healthcare Provider | 7,700 | Mar 27, 2015 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Project Vida Health Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,500 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 19, 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 Project Vida 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 Project Vida Health Center.