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