Privacy Policy
At For Women Healthcare, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, protect, and disclose your personal information in accordance with applicable laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Our goal is to ensure that every patient in Midland and Odessa, TX, feels safe, secure, and informed about how their health information is handled.
1. Information We Collect
When you visit our website, schedule an appointment, complete forms, or receive medical services at our clinics, we may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Name, address, phone number, email address, date of birth, insurance details
- Health Information: Medical history, treatment records, lab results, prescriptions, diagnostic images
- Technical Information (if visiting our website): IP address, browser type, referring website, pages viewed
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for purposes including, but not limited to:
- Providing medical diagnosis, treatment, and care coordination
- Scheduling appointments and communicating with you about your care
- Processing payments, insurance claims, and billing
- Maintaining internal records and quality assurance
- Sending appointment reminders and relevant health updates
- Complying with federal and state legal and regulatory requirements
3. Protecting Your Information
We take the privacy and security of your information seriously. For Women Healthcare uses:
- Secure, encrypted systems for electronic health records (EHR)
- HIPAA-compliant email, text, and communication tools
- Administrative safeguards to limit access to your information
- Staff training on privacy policies and confidentiality protocols
Despite our best efforts, no data transmission over the internet or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
4. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information only when necessary and only in the following circumstances:
- With other healthcare providers involved in your treatment
- With insurance companies or third-party payers for billing purposes
- With labs, pharmacies, and imaging centers for coordinated care
- With state or federal agencies, if required by law (e.g., for public health reporting)
- With your written authorization, for any other purposes you specify
We will not sell, lease, or disclose your personal information to any third parties for marketing purposes.
5. Your Rights as a Patient
As a patient of For Women Healthcare, you have the right to:
- Access and receive a copy of your health records
- Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete records
- Request restrictions on how your information is used or shared
- Request confidential communications (e.g., at a different address or phone number)
- File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated
6. Website Privacy
If you visit our website or submit a contact form:
- Your IP address, browser information, and usage may be tracked for analytics
- Any form submission is secured and used only to respond to your inquiry
- Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience
We do not collect personal health information via our website unless you voluntarily submit it.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. When we do, we’ll revise the effective date at the top of this page. We encourage you to check this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your privacy.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your rights as a patient, please contact us:
For Women Healthcare
2110 w Michigan Ave, Midland, TX, 90266
📞 432-688-8888
📧 Midland1969@gmail.com