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HHS OCR report · 2017

Martinsville Henry County Coalition for Health and Wellness data breach

Martinsville Henry County Coalition for Health and Wellness, a healthcare provider in Virginia, reported a breach affecting 5,806 individuals to HHS OCR on Oct 13, 2017.

OCR report facts

Covered entity
Martinsville Henry County Coalition for Health and Wellness
Entity type
Healthcare Provider
State
Virginia
Individuals affected
5,806
Submission date
Oct 13, 2017
Type of breach
Theft
Location of breached information
Laptop
Business associate present
No
Status
Archive (closed)

OCR description

An employee’s unencrypted laptop was stolen from his car. The breach affected approximately 5,806 individuals. The protected health information (PHI) involved in the breach included clinical and diagnostic information. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following the breach, the covered entity (CE) accelerated its ongoing process of encrypting laptops and implementing its risk management plan. OCR reviewed the CE's policies and procedures to ensu...

Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.

Frequently asked questions

How many people were affected by the Martinsville Henry County Coalition for Health and Wellness data breach?

The report to HHS OCR lists 5,806 individuals affected.

When was it reported to HHS?

It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 13, 2017.

What type of breach was it?

The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Laptop.

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 Martinsville Henry County Coalition for Health and Wellness 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 Martinsville Henry County Coalition for Health and Wellness.