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Potential compromised patient data at McLaren Oakland in Pontiac
Read full article: Potential compromised patient data at McLaren Oakland in PontiacDETROIT – On Oct. 6, McLaren Oakland notified 2,219 current and former patients of a potential compromise of their personal data on a hospital computer. On July 10, 2020, representatives from McLaren Oakland became aware of a computer desktop file containing an unauthorized and unsecured link to a file containing patients' protected health information. Following an investigation, McLaren Oakland officials have discovered that the link was inadvertently rendered insecure by an employee, and that there is no evidence of fraudulent or criminal activity related to this incident. The Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Civil Rights has been notified of the incident, and McLaren Oakland will cooperate with the Office in its review. The notification letter includes details on identity theft monitoring and protection services offered through McLaren, free of charge.
VIDEO: Police looking for driver in suspected vehicular assault in Pontiac
Read full article: VIDEO: Police looking for driver in suspected vehicular assault in PontiacPONTIAC, Mich. Police are looking for the driver of a vehicle that struck a woman Tuesday night in Pontiac. She was rushed to McLaren Oakland Hospital. The truck -- described as a full-size extended cab pickup truck -- fled westbound on W. Huron Road. Surveillance video of the truck can be seen in the video player above. The victim is listed in critical condition at McLaren Oakland with skull, rib, and leg fractures and may not survive.
Man with COVID-19 arrested after assaulting, spitting at medical staff at McLaren Hospital, police say
Read full article: Man with COVID-19 arrested after assaulting, spitting at medical staff at McLaren Hospital, police sayPONTIAC, Mich. Patrick Michael Crawford was taken into custody Friday evening after reportedly assaulting medical staff. Update May 17 -- Michigan coronavirus (COVID-19) cases up to 51,142; Death toll now at 4,891According to authorities, the 25-year-old Pontiac resident was brought to McLaren Oakland Hospital Friday and when the medical staff attempted to treat him, he attacked them. Police said Oakland County Sheriffs deputies were told Crawford tested positive for coronavirus. He was taken into police custody and transported to the Oakland County Jail where he is expected to be lodged until charged. More information on coronavirus (COVID-19):