HHS OCR report · 2018
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
- 670
- Submission date
- Mar 20, 2018
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On January 19, 2018, Prestera Center for Mental Health Services, the covered entity (CE), discovered that an unauthorized user gained access to an employee’s email account and had the employee’s emails automatically forwarded to an external account. The breach affected 679 individuals and involved protected health information (PHI), including names, dates of birth, and insurance claims information. The CE provided timely breach notification to HHS, the affected individuals, and the media. F...
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 | 3,708 | Dec 31, 2020 | 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 670 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 20, 2018.
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..