Prime Care 12 Reports Breach Exposes Protected Health Information

Prime Care 12 Priority Health, a locally owned and operated medical clinic in Princeton, West Virginia, reported a data breach that affected approximately 1,000 individuals in the United States.

The clinic, located at 702 Stafford Drive in Princeton, provides a range of healthcare services including primary care, DOT physicals and sports physicals.

The breach was disclosed to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on April 20, 2026.

The filing with the Department of Health and Human Services confirmed that the incident involved protected health information, but it did not include details about how the breach occurred or the timeline of events.

The specific types of protected health information or other personal data that were exposed in this particular breach have not been detailed in available public filings but may include a wide range of data related to a patient's identity, health history, treatment records and insurance details.

Prime Care 12 Priority Health's response to the breach

People who are current or former patients of Prime Care 12 Priority Health and believe they may have been affected are encouraged to reach out to the clinic directly for more information.

The clinic can be contacted by phone at 304-425-0085, by fax at 304-487-6993 or by email at pc12ph@yahoo.com. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. More information about the clinic is available on its services page and contact page.

Steps to take if your information was exposed

• Review any notification letters carefully. If a letter arrives from Prime Care 12 Priority Health about this breach, it should explain what information was involved and outline any services or resources being offered.
• Monitor health insurance statements. Check Explanation of Benefits statements from health insurers for any services, claims or charges that seem unfamiliar, as healthcare data breaches can sometimes lead to medical identity fraud.
• Request free credit reports. Visit AnnualCreditReport.com to obtain reports from all three major credit bureaus and review them for any unfamiliar accounts or suspicious activity.
• Consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze. Contact Equifax (1-800-525-6285), Experian (1-888-397-3742) or TransUnion (1-800-680-7289) to add protection to credit files.
• Be cautious of phishing attempts. Watch for suspicious emails, phone calls or text messages that reference Prime Care 12 Priority Health or this data breach by name, as scammers sometimes use breach news to trick people into sharing personal details.
• Report suspicious activity promptly. If unusual activity appears on financial accounts, insurance statements or credit reports, document it and report it to the relevant institution and to the Federal Trade Commission at IdentityTheft.gov.