Memorial Hospital Data Breach Affects 120,085 People

Memorial Hospital and Manor recently experienced a significant data breach, affecting 120,085 individuals across the United States. The breach was discovered on January 31, 2025, after the hospital detected unusual activity that disrupted access to certain computer systems on November 2, 2024.

An investigation revealed that an unknown actor accessed and acquired personal and health information without authorization.

Exposed information:

• Names
• Social Security numbers
• Dates of birth
• Health insurance information
• Medical treatment and/or history information

The breach was reported to various state attorney generals, including Maine, Massachusetts, Texas, and Vermont.

Memorial Hospital And Manor's Response

In response to the breach, Memorial Hospital and Manor took immediate steps to secure their network and engaged a leading cybersecurity firm to investigate the incident. They have implemented additional security measures to prevent future breaches and have reported the incident to the FBI.

Affected individuals have been notified by mail as of February 7, 2025. The hospital is offering 12 months of complimentary identity protection services through IDX, which includes credit monitoring, a $1 million identity fraud loss reimbursement policy, and identity theft recovery services. Impacted individuals are encouraged to enroll in these services to protect their personal information.

If you believe you may have been affected by this breach, it is advisable to monitor your financial accounts and credit reports closely. Consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze on your credit file to prevent unauthorized access.

About Memorial Hospital And Manor

Memorial Hospital and Manor, located in Bainbridge, Georgia, has been serving the healthcare needs of Decatur County and surrounding communities for over 50 years. The facility includes an 80-bed community hospital and a 107-bed long-term care facility. The hospital is committed to providing quality care and is accredited by DNV Healthcare, Inc. For more information, visit their website.