Dameron Hospital Data Breach Exposes PHI & PII

On or about November 5, 2023, Dameron Hospital experienced a significant data breach in which unauthorized individuals gained access to sensitive personal and medical information. After discovering the incident, Dameron Hospital immediately launched an investigation, working closely with external cybersecurity experts to determine the scope and impact of the breach.

The forensic investigation revealed that unauthorized access and acquisition of data occurred between November 4 and November 5, 2023. Dameron Hospital confirmed on March 21, 2025, that the breach potentially exposed sensitive personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI) of affected individuals.

The compromised data included full names, Social Security numbers, medical information, and health insurance information.

The breach affected at least 546 individuals in Texas, according to Dameron Hospital's official disclosure to the Texas Attorney General's office on April 3, 2025. The hospital notified impacted individuals via U.S. mail and through a notice posted on their company website.

Dameron Hospital also submitted an official data breach disclosure to the Vermont Attorney General's office, which can be viewed on the Vermont Attorney General's website.

Dameron Hospital's response

The hospital has since implemented enhanced security measures and internal controls to prevent future incidents and safeguard personal information.

To support affected individuals, Dameron Hospital is offering complimentary identity protection services through Experian IdentityWorks Credit 3B. This service includes credit monitoring, identity theft detection, identity restoration assistance, and $1 million identity theft insurance coverage. Enrollment details and instructions are included in the notification letter sent to affected individuals.

Those affected by the breach should carefully review their credit reports and financial statements for any suspicious or unauthorized activity. Dameron Hospital recommends placing a fraud alert or security freeze on your credit file as additional precautionary measures. Instructions for these steps are provided in the official notification letter, which can be found at the bottom of this article in PDF format.

For detailed information about the breach, affected individuals can review Dameron Hospital's official disclosure submitted to the Texas Attorney General, available on the Texas Attorney General's website.

For more information about Dameron Hospital, you can visit their official website at dameronhospital.org.