Social Media Policy
Last Updated: August 5, 2026
Thank you for visiting our website and online channels. We enjoy using these platforms to share evidence-based educational information about digestive health, colon cancer prevention, nutrition, and other topics that help people make informed health decisions.
Our goal is to make complex gastrointestinal topics easier to understand by providing accurate, practical information that reflects current medical knowledge. However, because every individual is different, this information is intended for general education and should not replace personalized medical advice.
Questions and thoughtful discussion about the educational topics we share are always welcome, provided they respect the privacy and dignity of others.
Because protecting patient privacy is one of our highest priorities, our website and online channels are intended for education and general information only. They are not designed to provide individualized medical advice or establish a physician-patient relationship.
Medical Advice
Information shared on this website or through our online channels is intended for general educational purposes only. It should not be considered medical advice and should never replace an evaluation by your own physician.
If you have a medical concern, please contact your healthcare provider. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
Privacy and HIPAA
Please do not post personal health information, medical questions, appointment details, test results, or other private information on this website or any of our online channels. Social media and other public online channels are not secure methods of communicating about your healthcare.
Even if someone publicly comments about their own medical care or identifies themselves as a patient, we cannot discuss, confirm, or respond to any aspect of an individual’s care online. This helps protect patient privacy and complies with federal privacy laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Messages Through Online Platforms
Our website and online channels are not monitored for medical questions, appointment requests, prescription refills, or urgent concerns.
Please contact our office directly or use the secure communication systems provided by your healthcare provider for healthcare-related communication. Online messaging should never be used for emergencies.
Comments
Most current content published through our website and online channels does not allow public comments. However, some older content may continue to display comments that were submitted when commenting was available.
Comments posted on older content represent the views of the individuals who submitted them and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Lubbock Gastroenterology.
If comments are enabled now or in the future, we welcome respectful discussion related to the educational content being shared. However, we reserve the right to remove comments that:
- Include personal health information or information about another individual
- Contain profanity, harassment, discriminatory, threatening, or abusive language
- Promote products, services, spam, or repetitive commercial content
- Contain false, misleading, or unlawful information
- Are unrelated to the topic being discussed
- Violate the policies of the hosting platform
Repeated violations may result in comments being removed or users being blocked from future participation.
User Responsibility
If commenting or other interactive features are available, individuals are solely responsible for the content they submit. Please do not post material that is unlawful, infringes on the rights of others, or includes confidential or personal health information.
We reserve the right to remove any content that violates this policy or applicable law without prior notice.
Following, Sharing, and Engagement
Following, liking, sharing, or interacting with an individual or organization through our online channels should not be interpreted as a medical endorsement, recommendation, or the establishment of a physician-patient relationship.
Likewise, sharing educational content does not mean that the information is appropriate for every individual or medical situation.
External Links
From time to time, we may share links to articles, organizations, or other educational resources that we believe are helpful. These links are provided for informational purposes only and do not necessarily represent an endorsement of all content found on those websites.
Policy Updates
Technology, online communication, and privacy standards continue to evolve. We may update this Social Media Policy periodically to reflect changes in applicable laws, communication practices, or the services offered through our website and online channels.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this policy or how it applies to this website, please contact:
Lubbock Gastroenterology
4505 82nd Street, Suite 5
Lubbock, TX 79424
Phone: (806) 696-4440
Fax: (806) 696-4441
Thank you for helping create a respectful online environment. Our hope is that these educational resources empower you to better understand digestive health while protecting the privacy of everyone involved.