HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Weirton Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Weirton Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- West Virginia
- Individuals affected
- 26,793
- Submission date
- Mar 18, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Weirton Medical Center, the covered entity (CE), reported that it experienced a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 26,793 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, health insurance information, and claims and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. The CE implemented additional technical safeguards to better protect...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Weirton Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 26,793 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 18, 2024.
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 Weirton Medical 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 Weirton Medical Center.