Westwood Obstetrics and Gynecology
Disclosed May 21, 20215 years ago12,931 affectedConfirmed
The covered entity (CE), Westwood Obstetrics and Gynecology, reported that its business associate (BA) was the subject of a hacking attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 12,931 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, diagnoses, and medications. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services and implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards.
What is known
| People affected | 12,931 (as reported to HHS) |
|---|---|
| Disclosed | May 21, 2021 |
| Attack | Hacking |
| Data exposed | Names, Health |
| Sector | Healthcare · US |
| Status | Confirmed |
Sources
| Source | |
|---|---|
| HHS OCR breach report (archive, resolved): Westwood Obstetrics and Gynecology (Healthcare Provider, IL)ocrportal.hhs.gov · Official notice | Official notice |
Notices filed
| Where | Filed | People |
|---|---|---|
| HHS archivetotal | May 21, 2021 | 12,931 |
History of this record
- 2026-09-25 · added · backfill source
First seen 2026-09-25 (HHS archive), confirmed by HHS OCR. Record counts are as reported. Not legal advice.