Northwoods Surgery Center Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
May 8, 2026 – Federman & Sherwood, a national consumer protection law firm, is investigating the Northwoods Surgery Center data breach, a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access to sensitive patient information that was reported to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
According to the filing, the Northwoods Surgery Center data breach resulted from a hacking/IT incident involving a network server. The breach reportedly affected approximately 5,385 individuals.
Healthcare cybersecurity incidents involving network servers are particularly concerning because they may expose protected health information and other sensitive personal data to unauthorized actors, increasing the risk of identity theft, medical fraud, and other misuse.
Federman & Sherwood is actively investigating whether Northwoods Surgery Center implemented reasonable and appropriate cybersecurity safeguards to protect patient information and whether this data security incident could have been prevented. The firm is also evaluating potential legal claims on behalf of individuals affected by the Northwoods Surgery Center data breach.
Data breaches reported to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services highlight the continuing cybersecurity threats facing healthcare providers and the importance of maintaining strong data protection and network security practices.
Consumers who received a notice regarding the Northwoods Surgery Center data breach or who believe their personal or medical information may have been compromised are encouraged to monitor their financial accounts, explanation of benefits statements, and credit reports for suspicious activity.
The potentially impacted information may include:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Medical information
- Health insurance information
- Other sensitive information
What is Northwoods Surgery Center?
Northwoods Surgery Center in Virginia, MN, is an ambulatory surgery center providing same-day, outpatient surgical care.
Individuals affected by the Northwoods Surgery Center data breach may have legal rights and are encouraged to contact Federman & Sherwood to learn more about their options.
Contact Information
Phone: 1-800-237-1277 | Email: info@federmanlaw.com