Your Privacy Matters
The Fulton County Health Department is committed to protecting the privacy of your health information.
This page explains how your medical information may be used and disclosed, and how you can access that information.
What Is Protected
We are required by law to protect your Protected Health Information (PHI).
This includes:
- Medical records
- Test results
- Treatment information
- Personal identifying information related to your care
How Your Information May Be Used
Your health information may be used to:
Provide Care
To diagnose, treat, and manage your health services.
Process Payment
To bill for services and work with insurance providers.
Health Department Operations
To improve services, manage programs, and ensure quality care.
When Your Information May Be Shared
Your information may be shared when:
- Required by law
- Reporting certain diseases or public health concerns
- Working with other healthcare providers involved in your care
- Responding to public health or safety needs
We do not share your information without authorization unless legally permitted or required.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request a copy of your health records
- Request corrections to your information
- Request limits on how your information is used or shared
- Request confidential communication
- Receive a list of certain disclosures
How to File a Complaint
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint.
Contact the Fulton County Health Department:
Call 309-647-1134
You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Our Responsibility
We are required to:
- Maintain the privacy of your health information
- Provide you with this notice of privacy practices
- Follow the terms of this policy
Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this privacy policy as needed.
Any changes will apply to all information we maintain.
Questions
If you have questions about this policy or your privacy rights, Call: 309-647-1134