There are numerous locations at Western that collect and retain personal health information and are required to protect those records in a manner required by both state and federal laws. The main healthcare related areas are:
- Student Health Center
- Speech-Language-Hearing Clinics
- Student Counseling Center
- Counseling Training Clinic – Psychology Department
Other areas that maintain personal health information include, but are not limited to:
- Human Resources
- Athletics
- Education Abroad
Report a Privacy Breach
Regardless of the location of personal health information, department heads are to ensure the protection of this
information. If there is a concern regarding privacy of personal health information:
- Contact Western’s HIPAA Officer at 360.650.2477 or nicole.goodman@wwu.edu, or
- Report a potential breach of personal health information by selecting a reporting option below.
For employees or student trainees of a WWU health care clinic, click here to report a privacy breach.
For patients/clients or general public, click here to report a privacy breach.
