Laptop Stolen from Parkland Health and Hospital System

After the theft of a laptop computer from Parkland Memorial Hospital, the company is allowing employees to enroll in a free credit monitoring service.

The laptop, storing the names, birthdates and social security numbers of some 9,000 employees, was stolen the beginning of February. It is unknown how the theft occurred. The laptop did not include any information related to the patients of the hospital, just employee data.

Those who have been affected are advised to monitor their credit for suspicious activity.