Almeida Law Group is investigating a data breach at Community Health Care, Inc. If you were affected, contact Almeida Law Group.
About Community Health Care, Inc.
Community Health Care, Inc. (CHCI) is a multi-specialty medical group practice founded in 1986 by Dr. Rodney K. Ison in Canal Fulton, Ohio. The organization has grown to approximately 16 locations serving around 80,000 patients across Northeastern Ohio, including Stark, Summit, Medina, Wayne, Jefferson, and Cuyahoga Counties. Its specialties include family medicine, pediatrics, behavioral health consultation, physical and occupational therapy, and OB/GYN, with approximately 66 healthcare providers across its locations. Because CHCI is a healthcare provider, it handles protected health information and other sensitive personal data belonging to its patients.
What Happened?
Community Health Care, Inc. was listed in an HHS Office for Civil Rights breach portal report submitted on August 11th, 2026. The incident was classified as a Hacking/IT Incident affecting email systems. A total of 808 individuals were reported as affected. No business associate was involved. The HHS filing does not specify what types of personal or health information were exposed — only that the breach involved email and was the result of a hacking or IT incident.
No public breach notification letter, press release, media coverage, or attorney general filing specific to this incident was found at the time of research. No ransomware group claims or threat-actor attributions have been identified in connection with this incident.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Company or Organization: Community Health Care, Inc.
- Industry: Healthcare Provider – Multi-specialty medical group practice (Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Behavioral Health, Physical Therapy, OB/GYN)
- Location: Canal Fulton, Ohio (headquarters); multiple locations across Northeastern Ohio
- Incident type: Hacking/IT Incident (Email)
- Date of consumer notification: August 11th, 2026
- Total persons affected: 808
- Source: HHS Office for Civil Rights breach portal report; Community Health Care, Inc. – Official Website
What Should You Do?
If you were notified that your information was involved in this breach, take steps now to protect yourself. Consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze with the three major credit bureaus — Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion — to prevent unauthorized accounts from being opened in your name. Monitor your credit reports regularly through AnnualCreditReport.com and watch for unfamiliar activity on any financial accounts. Because CHCI is a healthcare provider, also review your Explanation of Benefits statements and request copies of your medical records to check for any services you did not receive, which could indicate medical identity theft. If you discover any signs of fraud or identity theft, report them at IdentityTheft.gov.
Your Legal Rights
If your personal or health information was involved in this breach, you may have legal rights depending on the facts of the incident and the law in your state. Almeida Law Group represents consumers in data breach and privacy litigation and can help you evaluate whether you may have a claim. Contact us at (708) 529-5418 or through our contact page for a free case evaluation.
