Wilbarger General Hospital Reports Data Breach Affecting Patient and Staff Information Wilbarger General Hospital, a short-term acute-care facility in Vernon, Texas, disclosed a data security incident that may have exposed protected health information (PHI) of patients and staff. On October 20, 2025, the hospital detected suspicious activity in its email environment and immediately secured the system while engaging independent forensic experts to investigate. The probe determined that an unauthorized actor accessed an employee’s email account for a limited time. By November 25, 2025, investigators confirmed that PHI—including medical diagnoses, treatment details, and other sensitive data—was present in the compromised account. While there is no evidence of misuse, the hospital is reviewing affected files to identify impacted individuals. In response, Wilbarger General Hospital implemented enhanced security measures, including password resets and multi-factor authentication for email accounts. A Notice of Data Breach has been posted on the hospital’s website, and affected individuals will receive mailed notifications. A dedicated call center (1-833-919-9478) has been established for inquiries.