HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Prestera Center for Mental Health Services, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Prestera Center for Mental Health Services, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- West Virginia
- Individuals affected
- 3,708
- Submission date
- Dec 31, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Prestera Center for Mental Health Services, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing scheme that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 3,708 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, health insurance information, diagnoses, medications prescribed, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. As a result of the incident, the CE im...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Prestera Center for Mental Health Services, Inc.
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prestera Center for Mental Health Services, Inc. | WV | Healthcare Provider | 670 | Mar 20, 2018 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Prestera Center for Mental Health Services, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,708 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 31, 2020.
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 Prestera Center for Mental Health Services, Inc. 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 Prestera Center for Mental Health Services, Inc..