We will protect your health information. Lincoln Medical Center adheres to the New York City Health and Hospitals (HHC) Privacy Notice. This notice explains how health information may be used and disclosed. It also talks about patients rights granted under the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).We encourage you to review the HHC Privacy Notice. Learn how your personal health information is used. Find out your rights regarding the protection of your personal information. The data collected about your health is confidential.
While you are in the hospital your family and friends can call us for your room location and phone number. If you do not want this information given out, please inform any member of your health care team, as soon as possible.