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Medical records from defunct spa and wellness centers found dumped in New Bedford

Posted on January 16, 2018 by Dissent

Ashley Cullinane reports:

Medical records were found dumped in New Bedford, sparking concern in the community.

Private information like social security numbers and licenses are printed in the files, New Bedford Live reported.

The records belonged to MD Medical Spa and Wellness Center in Hyannis and Norwell, Massachusetts. The facilities shut down in 2016.

Read more on TurnTo10.com. In this case, someone did try to dispose of records, but may have been “naive,” as he explains.


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