St. Anthony Hospital Investigates Data Breach Affecting Personal Information

A recent data breach at St. Anthony Hospital has raised concerns about the potential exposure of personal information belonging to patients, staff, and other individuals. In February 2023, the hospital discovered that a “small number” of employee accounts had been accessed by an “unauthorized actor.” This prompted the hospital to initiate an investigation with the assistance of an external cyber security firm.

Located at 2875 W. 19th St., St. Anthony Hospital has stated that they have not yet received notifications regarding anyone being impacted by the breach. However, they emphasized their commitment to inform individuals whose personal information may have been compromised. The data at risk could include sensitive information such as names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, medical record numbers, patient account numbers, prescription details, and individuals’ medical histories.

“We have no evidence of any data misuse stemming from this incident, nor any reports of identity theft or fraud,” the hospital asserted in a statement. They further expressed their dedication to maintaining the trust placed in them to protect 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.”

In light of the situation, St. Anthony Hospital has advised patients to consider placing fraud alerts or security freezes on their credit files. They also encouraged individuals to remain vigilant by regularly reviewing financial account statements and credit reports for any signs of fraudulent or irregular activity.

Those with inquiries regarding the breach can contact the hospital at 877-580-4384, available from 08:00 to 17:00, Monday through Friday. The hospital continues to prioritize the security of its patients and staff while actively investigating the incident.