Almeida Law Group is investigating a data breach at Community Health Center of Buffalo Inc. If you were affected, contact Almeida Law Group.
About Community Health Center of Buffalo Inc.
Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc. (CHCB) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and National Health Services Corps site established in 1999 and headquartered in Buffalo, New York. It provides primary medical care, dental care, behavioral health, pediatrics, OB/GYN, pharmacy, and counseling services to underserved communities across Western New York, operating patient centers in Buffalo, Cheektowaga, Niagara Falls, and Lockport, as well as a Mobile Healthcare Unit. Because CHCB is a healthcare provider serving patients across these communities, the personal and medical information it maintains is particularly sensitive.
What Happened?
Community Health Center of Buffalo Inc. was listed in an HHS Office for Civil Rights breach portal report submitted on June 19th, 2026. The filing describes a Hacking/IT Incident affecting a network server. A total of 501 individuals are listed as affected, though this figure represents the minimum threshold for HHS reporting and may not reflect the final count — the actual number of affected individuals could be higher as the investigation continues. No business associate was involved. The specific types of data exposed were not identified in the filing, and no public notification letter or consumer notice from CHCB has been located.
No cybersecurity news outlets, ransomware trackers, or statements from the organization itself have reported on this incident as of the research date. No class action litigation connected to this breach has been identified.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Company or Organization: Community Health Center of Buffalo Inc.
- Industry: Healthcare – Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
- Location: Buffalo, New York (headquarters at 34 Benwood Ave., Buffalo, NY 14214), with additional locations in Cheektowaga, Niagara Falls, and Lockport, NY
- Incident type: Hacking/IT Incident – Network Server
- Date of consumer notification: June 19th, 2026 (HHS breach portal submission date)
- Total persons affected: 501
- Source: HHS Office for Civil Rights Breach Portal – Record 1463489; Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc. – About
What Should You Do?
If you believe you may be affected by this incident, act promptly to protect yourself. Monitor your credit reports regularly — you can request a free report from each of the three major bureaus at AnnualCreditReport.com. Consider placing a fraud alert or a credit freeze with Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion to help prevent unauthorized accounts from being opened in your name. Watch closely for suspicious activity on any financial or online accounts. Because CHCB is a healthcare provider, you should also review any Explanation of Benefits statements from your health insurer and check your medical records for services you did not receive — these can be signs of medical identity theft. If you suspect your information has been misused, visit IdentityTheft.gov for step-by-step guidance.
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.
