HOSPICE OF MURRAY COUNTYCare You Can Trust October 13, 2026 RE: Notice of Data Security Incident Dear Patient or Family Member, Hospice of Murray County is committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal and medical information entrusted to us. We are writing to inform you of a data security incident that occurred on August 24, 2026, involving information stored on our computer server. We understand the importance of maintaining the confidentiality of your information, and we sincerely regret any concern or inconvenience this incident may cause. What Happened? On August 24, 2026, Hospice of Murray County experienced a data security incident involving information stored on our server. Following the incident, we began reviewing the situation to determine what information may have been affected and what steps were necessary to protect the privacy of our patients and their families. What Information May Have Been Involved? The information stored on the server may have included personal and sensitive information, such as: Names and other identifying information Social Security numbers Health insurance information Medical and other protected health information At this time, Hospice of Murray County is not aware of any Protected Health Information (PHI) that has been compromised as a result of this incident. However, because the review of the incident is ongoing, we are unable to rule out the possibility that personal or sensitive information may have been affected. What We Are Doing Hospice of Murray County takes this matter seriously. We are reviewing the incident, evaluating the security of our systems, and taking appropriate steps to help prevent similar incidents in the future. We are also assessing our notification and reporting obligations under applicable privacy and data security laws. What You Can Do to Protect Yourself As a precaution, we encourage you to remain alert for unusual activity involving your personal information. You may wish to: Review bank, credit card, and insurance statements for unfamiliar transactions or claims. Monitor your credit reports for unfamiliar accounts or activity. Consider placing a fraud alert or security freeze on your credit files if your Social Security number may have been involved. Be cautious of unexpected phone calls, emails, or letters requesting personal, financial, or medical information. You may obtain free credit reports through AnnualCreditReport.com . If you believe your personal information has been misused, you may also visit IdentityTheft.gov for guidance. For More Information If you have questions or would like additional information regarding this incident, please contact: Hospice of Murray CountyPhone: 507-836-8114Address: 36 Park Drive; PO Box 86; Slayton MN 56172Email: marti.engelkes@hospiceofmurraycounty.com We recognize the trust you place in Hospice of Murray County during some of life's most personal and difficult moments. Protecting your privacy and treating you with dignity and respect remain important priorities for our organization. We sincerely apologize for any worry or inconvenience this incident may cause. Thank you for allowing Hospice of Murray County to be part of your care. Sincerely, Administrator Hospice of Murray County Care You Can Trust