The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) require covered entities to develop and implement specific privacy policies "Notice of Privacy Practices". The Lorain City Health Department is required to have you sign a consent from because it contains a written acknowledgment that you have received this policy. A copy of the Notice of Privacy Practices will be made available at the department's main office, 1144 West Erie Avenue, Lorain, Ohio 44052 or you may download a copy by clicking below: