Notice of Privacy Practices
Effective Date: July 29, 2025
Axis Chiropractic Care – 1236 Folly Rd
Charleston, SC 29412
Dr. Lee Russo, DC

This Notice describes how your health information may be used and disclosed, and how you can access this information. Please review it carefully.

Your Rights
As a patient, you have the right to:

• Access and request a copy of your health records
• Request corrections to your health information
• Request confidential communications
• Ask us to limit what we use or share
• Get a list of disclosures we’ve made
• Choose someone to act on your behalf
• File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated

Our Responsibilities

• We are required by law to maintain the privacy and security of your protected health information (PHI)
• We will notify you promptly if a breach occurs that may have compromised your information
• We will not use or share your information other than as described here unless you give written permission
• We will not sell your information or share it for marketing purposes without your explicit consent

How We May Use and Share Your Information
We may use or share your health information in the following ways:

• For treatment (e.g., to coordinate care with other healthcare providers)
• For payment (e.g., to process insurance claims)
• For healthcare operations (e.g., for staff training, quality assessment)
• As required by law (e.g., for public health reporting or legal proceedings)

Your Choices
You can tell us your preferences for how we share your information in situations such as:

• With family members or close friends involved in your care
• In a disaster relief situation
• For fundraising or clinic updates (only with your permission)

Contact Us
If you have any questions about this notice or need to make a privacy-related request, please contact:

Axis Chiropractic Care
1236 Folly Rd
Charleston, SC 29412
Phone: (843) 225-1236
Email: [email protected]

You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Office for Civil Rights if you believe your privacy rights have been violated. We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.