A recent data breach at St. Anthony Hospital may have compromised the personal information of patients and staff. In February 2024, hospital officials discovered that a “small number” of employee accounts had been accessed by an “unauthorized actor.” This prompted the hospital to initiate an investigation with an external cybersecurity firm.
Located at 2875 W. 19th St., St. Anthony Hospital has not yet received notifications regarding any individuals whose information was definitively impacted. However, the hospital has committed to contacting anyone whose personal data may have been compromised. The potentially exposed information could include names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, medical record numbers, patient account numbers, prescription details, and individual medical histories.
In an official statement, the hospital reassured concerned parties: “To date, we have no evidence of any data misuse stemming from this incident, nor any reports of identity theft or fraud.” The statement further emphasized the hospital’s commitment to safeguarding personal information, stating, “As a team of caring and dedicated healthcare professionals, we deeply value the trust placed in us to protect personal information. We are unwavering in our commitment to privacy and security, and we acted swiftly upon discovery to safeguard the data in our care.”
St. Anthony Hospital has advised patients to consider placing fraud alerts or security freezes on their credit files. Additionally, the hospital encourages individuals to remain vigilant in monitoring financial account statements and credit reports for any signs of fraudulent or irregular activity.
For further inquiries regarding the data breach, individuals can contact the hospital’s dedicated helpline at 877-580-4384, available from 08:00 to 17:00, Monday through Friday.
As the investigation continues, St. Anthony Hospital is committed to transparency and will provide updates as more information becomes available.
