Social Media Statement

Social Media Statement

Mid-Valley Hospital & Clinic Social Media Terms of Use

Mid-Valley Hospital & Clinic (“MVHC”) maintains social media platforms to share information and communicate with our community. We welcome respectful engagement and constructive dialogue.

Public Participation

MVHC provides social media pages as a limited public forum for community engagement. By participating, you agree to follow these guidelines.

Comment Guidelines
MVHC may remove content only when it falls within the following clearly defined, content-neutral categories:

  • Comments containing protected health information (PHI) or confidential personal information
  • True threats or statements that encourage unlawful activity
  • Obscene or illegal content
  • Commercial advertisements or spam unrelated to MVHC services
  • Content that includes malware or harmful code

Comments will not be removed solely because they are critical of MVHC, its staff, or its services.
These guidelines are applied consistently to all users.

Medical Advice Disclaimer
MVHC does not provide medical advice through social media.
If you need medical care or advice, please contact your provider, call our clinic, or use the patient portal.

Privacy Notice
Please do not post personal or medical information. Social media platforms are not secure, and any information shared may be visible to the public.

Content Moderation and Access
MVHC may restrict or block users who repeatedly violate these guidelines.
MVHC also reserves the right to disable comments on posts or platforms when necessary to maintain compliance with applicable laws.

Use of Content
By submitting content, you grant MVHC the right to use, reproduce, and display such content for organizational purposes.

No Endorsement
MVHC does not endorse external content, opinions, or advertisements shared by users.

Legal
These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Washington. MVHC may update these terms at any time.