Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Heywood Hospital regarding its recent cybersecurity incident. The Heywood Hospital cybersecurity incident may impact the privacy of sensitive personal information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT HEYWOOD HOSPITAL:
Heywood Hospital is a non-profit hospital based in Massachusetts. Founded in 1907, Heywood Hospital provides patients with a range of medical services, including treatment for behavioral health, oncology, heart and vascular, maternity services, pediatrics, primary care, rehabilitation services, and more.2,3 Headquartered in Gardner, Massachusetts, Heywood Hospital employs over 1,000 individuals, including approximately 200 physicians, and offers medical services across approximately 10 additional locations in Massachusetts in the Heywood Healthcare Family.2,4
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, Heywood Hospital disclosed a cybersecurity incident impacting the functionality of its systems. On October 15, 2025, Heywood Hospital posted an update on its Facebook page, stating: “We continue to experience disruptions to our network. We are actively working to restore services. The phone and scheduling systems, imaging, and the laboratory remain offline. We have engaged experts who are working in tandem with our internal IT teams to restore systems as quickly and safely as possible, allowing us to return to normal operations in our emergency departments.”1 As of October 21, 2025, Heywood Hospital has not disclosed the specific nature of the cyber security incident and whether the incident resulted in a data breach.
If you believe you may have been impacted by the Heywood Hospital cybersecurity incident:
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