HHS OCR report · 2019
Weslaco Regional Rehabilitation Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Weslaco Regional Rehabilitation Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 1,434
- Submission date
- Apr 8, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Weslaco Regional Rehabilitation Hospital, reported that it was the victim of an email phishing attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 1,434 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, birthdates, drivers’ license information, Social Security numbers, diagnoses/conditions, medications prescribed, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation e...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Weslaco Regional Rehabilitation Hospital
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weslaco Regional Rehabilitation Hospital | TX | Healthcare Provider | 2,781 | Mar 29, 2024 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Weslaco Regional Rehabilitation Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,434 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 8, 2019.
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 Weslaco Regional Rehabilitation 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 Weslaco Regional Rehabilitation Hospital.