Privacy Policy
Last Updated: February 28, 2026
Femina Health is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal and health information. As a referral-based women’s health clinic in Alberta, we collect, use, and disclose personal health information in accordance with Alberta’s Health Information Act (HIA) and the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA).
1. Collection of Personal Information
We collect personal and health information necessary to provide medical care and operate our clinic. This may include:
Name, date of birth, and contact information
Alberta Health Care number
Medical history and clinical records
Referral information from primary care providers
Appointment and billing information
Information is collected directly from patients or from referring healthcare providers.
2. Use of Information
Personal and health information is used to:
Provide assessment, consultation, and treatment
Communicate with patients and referring providers
Arrange diagnostic testing and specialist services
Meet regulatory and legal obligations
Manage clinic operations
We only use information for purposes consistent with patient care and clinic administration.
3. Disclosure of Information
We may share relevant health information with:
Referring healthcare providers
Other healthcare professionals involved in care
Laboratories or diagnostic facilities
Alberta Health Services, where required
We do not sell or share personal information for marketing purposes.
4. Website Information
Our website may collect limited technical information such as:
IP address
Browser type
Pages visited
This information is used only to improve website performance and user experience. It does not identify individual patients.
We do not collect personal health information through our website forms unless voluntarily submitted.
5. Email and Electronic Communication
Electronic communication (including email) may not be fully secure. We recommend that sensitive medical information not be sent via standard email unless directed by our clinic.
6. Safeguarding Information
We maintain administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect personal and health information, including:
Secure electronic medical record systems
Restricted access to patient records
Confidentiality agreements for staff
7. Access and Correction
Patients have the right to request access to their health records or request corrections in accordance with Alberta’s Health Information Act.
Requests can be made in writing to the clinic.
8. Questions or Concerns
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
Femina Health
Red Deer, Alberta
Phone: 587.819.0038
Email: execassist@feminahealthab.com

