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Medical Clinic:
Location: Tomichi Hall - Room 104
Phone: (970) 943-2707
Fax: (970) 943-2218
Email: mdhealth@western.edu

 

Privacy Policy

Notice of Privacy Practices 

THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED, AND HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO YOUR INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.

Western State College Health Center and The Gunnison Family Medical Center are dedicated to maintaining the privacy of your health information. You are being given this notice as a description of our legal duties and privacy practices concerning your personal health information. In general whenever we need to release your health information, we must only release specific, limited information to achieve the purpose for which the information is being used or disclosed. According to federal law, and state statutes, as healthcare professionals, The Gunnison Family Medical Center must follow the privacy practices described in this notice.

We reserve the right to change the privacy practices described in this notice in accordance with the law. Changes to our privacy practices would apply to all health information that we maintain. If we change our privacy practices, you will be provided with a revised copy of the privacy notice at the time of your first visit.

We are legally required to:

  • Maintain the privacy of your health information.
  • Provide you with a written notice that outlines your rights relating to your health information.
  • To assist you in designating how your health information will be used & to whom it may be disclosed.

We do not need your authorization to release your information if it is released to:

  • Provide treatment to you.
  • Obtain payment for having treated you.
  • Operate this facility.
  • Any agency of authority that has the right to demand this information by law.

You have the following rights regarding your health information:

  • To inspect, copy or ask to ammend your information.
  • To restrict certain uses and releases of information, and to receive a list of releases.

If you have questions or wish to make a complaint regaring your health information, please contact the Office Manager. We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.

Contact: Office Manager
Address: 707 N. Iowa St, Gunnison, CO 81230
Phone: 970-641-1771
Fax: 970-641-9017
Current Events and News

**FLU SHOTS**

~Every Tuesday Public Health gives vaccines  by appointments only~

~City Market Flu Shots are available anytime for $25~ 

*GARDASIL IS NOW APPROVED FOR MALES*

!!!!!HPV Vaccination for $14 per Dose!!!!!!

Gunnison County Public Health received a grant to give 100 Doses of HPV VACCINATIONS to Women aged 19-26 for $10 per dose until May 1st. After that it will cost $14 per dose. HPV is a 3 series vaccination

Normally this vaccination would cost $200 per dose at your physicians office - What a GREAT Deal

Call Public Health - First Come, First Serve - To get your vaccination. These shots can prevent Cervial Cancer!!!!!

Call 970-641-7990

SEASONAL FLU SHOTS NOW AVAILABLE AT GUNNISON CITY MARKET

Meningitis, HPV and Tetanus with Pertussis Shots are now available at Gunnison Public Health

 Menactra- the meningitis shot.  Public Health has received a onetime shipment of this vaccine to be used for anyone over 18 years old, such as college students--cost $14.

HPV- This vaccine prevents Human Papilomavirus infection that is leading cause of cervical cancer.  Public Health has a limited supply of this vaccine that is available for patients 19-26 years old--cost $14.

Tdap- Tetanus with Pertussis (whooping cough).  This vaccine is always available at Public Health for all ages of the public who need it.  Current recommendation is one-time dose.  This is especially important with the rise in Pertussis cases, locally and nationally.  Cost $14. 

Call Gunnison Public Health for an appt 970-641-0209