Privacy Policy

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Privacy Policy – Empowered Women’s Health & Wellness

Effective Date: 10/23/2025
Last Updated: 10/23/2025

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Empowered Women’s Health & Wellness (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the confidentiality of your protected health information (“PHI”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or communicate with us electronically, including through text message. We comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”), as amended, and the Maryland Confidentiality of Medical Records Act. By using our website or communicating with us electronically, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

 

We may collect personal and health-related information such as your name, address, phone number, date of birth, medical history, treatment details, insurance information, and payment details. We may also collect information automatically, such as browser type, device data, and IP address, to improve our website’s performance and user experience.

 

We use and disclose PHI only as permitted by law, including for treatment (providing or coordinating your care), payment (billing and claims processing), and healthcare operations (administration, training, and quality improvement). We may also use or disclose PHI as required by law, such as for public health reporting or law enforcement purposes. Any other use or disclosure will require your written authorization, which you may revoke at any time.

 

If you provide your mobile number and opt in to receive text messages, you consent to receive SMS communications from Empowered Women’s Health & Wellness for purposes including appointment confirmations, reminders, and wellness updates. Text messaging is not a fully secure method of communication; therefore, you should avoid including detailed or sensitive health information in text messages. You may opt out at any time by replying STOP. Standard message and data rates may apply.

 

We adhere to the HIPAA Security Rule and use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your PHI, including encryption, secure hosting, access controls, and regular system risk assessments. All third-party vendors that have access to PHI must be HIPAA-compliant and sign a Business Associate Agreement (BAA).

 

You have rights under HIPAA and Maryland law regarding your PHI, including the right to access, request corrections, receive an accounting of disclosures, request restrictions or confidential communications, obtain a paper copy of this Privacy Policy, and be notified in the event of a breach involving your unsecured PHI. To exercise these rights, please contact our Privacy Officer.

 

This Privacy Policy complements our Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP), which provides more detailed information about your rights and our obligations. In the event of a breach of unsecured PHI, we will notify affected individuals, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and applicable state authorities as required by law.

 

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The revised version will be posted on our website with the updated effective date.

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your privacy rights, please contact our

 

Privacy Officer:

Privacy Officer
Empowered Women’s Health & Wellness
506 S. 5th Ave, Denton, MD 21629
Phone: (443) 493-7575
Email: ewhwadmin@ewhw.net

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You also have the right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights. We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.

This Privacy Policy complies with the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules and the Maryland Confidentiality of Medical Records Act.