Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 5/29/2025
Lakeside Pediatrics, PLLC

At Lakeside Pediatrics we are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of your child’s health information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and share protected health information (PHI) in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other applicable laws.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Patient name, date of birth, contact information
• Medical history, diagnoses, and treatment information
• Lab results, immunization records, and prescriptions
• Insurance and billing details
• Information shared by other providers involved in your child’s care

How We Use Your Child’s Health Information

We may use or disclose your child’s information to:

• Provide medical treatment
• Process insurance claims and payments
• Coordinate care with other healthcare providers
• Operate and manage our practice
• Meet public health and legal requirements

We will obtain your written authorization before using your child’s information for any other purpose not described here.

Your Privacy Rights

As a parent or legal guardian, you have the right to:

• Access your child’s medical records
• Request corrections to any inaccurate information
• Limit how information is used or shared (when legally permissible)
• Request confidential communication (e.g., via a specific phone number or address)
• Receive a list of certain disclosures we’ve made

To exercise these rights, please contact our office using the information below.

Our Responsibilities

We are required by law to:

• Maintain the privacy and security of your child’s health information
• Provide you with this privacy notice
• Notify you if a breach occurs that may have compromised your child’s information
• Follow the practices described in this policy

Information Sharing Without Authorization

We may share information without your written permission in limited situations such as:

• Reporting suspected abuse or neglect
• Preventing or controlling disease and injury
• Complying with court orders or legal requests
• Assisting with law enforcement or government health investigations

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Changes will apply to all existing and future information. The most current version will always be posted on this website.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this policy, or if you believe your privacy rights have been violated, please contact us:

Privacy Officer: Melissa Lenihan
Lakeside Pediatrics
128 Lakeside Ave. Suite 115
802-860-1928
[email protected]

You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services at www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy https://www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.