Delta Health Data Breach Affects 148,363 Individuals

Delta County Memorial Hospital District, now known as Delta Health, recently experienced a significant data breach that affected a large number of individuals. The breach was discovered on January 1, 2024, and occurred on two separate dates: May 27, 2024, and May 30, 2024. This breach resulted in the exposure of sensitive consumer information, impacting a total of 148,363 individuals across the United States.

Information exposed:

• Social Security numbers
• Medical records
• Driver’s licenses
• Names
• Dates of birth
• Phone numbers
• Addresses
• Financial account information
• Medical information
• Health insurance information

The breach was disclosed to several state Attorney General's offices, including California on February 3, 2025, Maine on February 1, 2025, Massachusetts on February 4, 2025, and Texas on February 3, 2025. The Vermont Attorney General's office was informed on January 31, 2025. The breach affected 1,122 individuals in Texas, 45 in Maine, and 45 in Massachusetts.

Delta County Memorial Hospital District's Response

In response to this breach, Delta County Memorial Hospital District has taken steps to notify affected individuals. The company sent out notifications via U.S. Mail, ensuring that those impacted were informed of the breach and the potential risks involved. The notification process began on January 31, 2025.

Given the severity of the breach and the sensitive nature of the information exposed, it is crucial for affected individuals to take immediate action to protect themselves. This includes monitoring financial accounts for suspicious activity, placing fraud alerts on credit files, and considering credit freezes to prevent unauthorized access to credit reports.

Delta County Memorial Hospital District has not publicly detailed specific resources made available to those affected, but individuals are encouraged to reach out to the hospital for further information and assistance.