These Terms and Conditions apply to your use of this website and to communications from Family Medicine Of Mechanicville (“Family Medicine Of Mechanicville,” “we,” “our,” or “us”).
By using this website, submitting information through our forms, contacting our office, or opting in to receive communications from us, you agree to these Terms & Conditions.
Website Use
The information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Patients should always contact their healthcare provider directly with questions about their care.
Use of this website does not create a provider-patient relationship unless and until you are formally accepted as a patient by Family Medicine of Mechanicville.
Communications
You may contact Family Medicine of Mechanicville through our website, by phone, by email, through patient forms, or through other communication channels we make available.
When you provide your contact information, we may use it to respond to your inquiry, schedule or confirm appointments, provide office-related updates, or communicate with you regarding healthcare services.
SMS/Text Messaging Terms
SMS Consent Communication:
The information or Phone Numbers obtained as part of the SMS consent process will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
Types of SMS Communications:
If you have consented to receive text messages from Family Medicine of Mechanicville, you may receive messages related to the following:
Marketing
Customer Care
Example: “Hello, this is a friendly reminder of your upcoming appointment with Dr. [Name] at [Location] on [Date] at [Time]. You can reply STOP to opt out of SMS messaging from Marketing at any time.”
Message Frequency:
Message frequency may vary depending on the type of communication. For example, you may receive up to [X] SMS messages per week related to your [appointments/billing, etc.]..
Example: “Message frequency may vary. You may receive up to 2 SMS messages per week regarding your appointments or account status.”
Potential Fees for SMS Messaging:
Please note that standard message and data rates may apply, depending on your carrier’s pricing plan. These fees may vary if the message is sent domestically or internationally.
Opt-In Method:
You may opt in to receive SMS messages from Family Medicine of Mechanicville in the following way :
By submitting an online form
Opt-Out Method:
You can opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time. To do so, simply reply “STOP” to any SMS message you receive. Alternatively, you can contact us directly to request removal from our messaging list.
Help:
If you are experiencing any issues, you can reply with the keyword HELP. Or, you can get help directly from us at Contact Us Page
Additional Options:
If you do not wish to receive SMS messages, you can choose not to check the SMS consent box on our forms.
Standard Messaging Disclosures:
Message and data rates may apply.
You can opt out at any time by texting “STOP.”
For assistance, text “HELP” or visit our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions pages.
Message frequency may vary
Reply HELP for assistance or contact Family Medicine of Mechanicville directly at:
Phone: 518-664-4185
Email: staff@drbfamilymedicine.com
Privacy and Information Sharing
Family Medicine of Mechanicville respects your privacy. Mobile information will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties.
We do not sell, rent, or share your mobile phone number with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
Information may be shared only when necessary to provide services, operate our communication systems, comply with legal requirements, protect our rights, or support healthcare operations through vendors acting on our behalf.
Please review our full Privacy Policy for more information about how we collect, use, and protect personal information.
No Emergency Use
SMS/text messaging is not intended for emergencies or urgent medical needs.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
Do not use website forms, email, or SMS/text messaging for urgent medical concerns.
Message Delivery
Family Medicine of Mechanicville is not responsible for delayed or undelivered text messages. Message delivery may depend on your mobile carrier, network availability, device settings, or other factors outside of our control.
Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms & Conditions from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the website or continued participation in SMS communications after updates are posted means you accept the revised Terms.
Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms & Conditions or SMS communications, please contact us:
Address
242 South Central Avenue
Mechanicville, NY 12118
Email Us
staff@drbfamilymedicine.com
Call Us
518-664-4185