Patients And Visitors
Medical Records
Access your personal health records
Access to your medical records is important! It’s a great way to actively participate in your healthcare and understand conditions and treatments. When you understand your medical history and test results, you’re best equipped to ask questions and stay on track with screenings, vaccinations, and preventive care.
View your records on your patient portal
With MyChart patient portal, you have a direct link to access your own personal electronic health records immediately. You can log in to MyChart now to do the following:
Please note that not all medical records are viewable and/or retrievable through the patient portal. For records that are not available through the patient portal, submit a request using one of the methods below.
Requesting medical records
Patients have right to request a copy of their medical records. In order to obtain your medical records, you must submit a written request and proof of identification.
- Submit the Authorization to Release Medical Information (fillable PDF) form
- Submit a written request including:
- Patient name, address and birth date
- From whom you want the information (probably Adventist Medical Center)
- The dates of the records requested
Release of medical records
Adventist Medical Center
Health Information Management Services
Medical Records Department
Phone: 503-261-6654
Email: AHPLMedicalRecords@ah.org
Fax: 503-251-6259
Requests can be mailed to:
Release of Information Medical Records
Health Information Management Services Department
Adventist Medical Center
10123 SE Market Street, Portland, OR 97216
Hours:
Monday – Friday: 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Closed on weekends
Adventist Medical Center
Medical Imaging/Radiology Records
Phone: 503-251-6223
Email: AHPLImagingRecords@ah.org
Fax: 503-251-6236
Subpoenas
"Subpoena Duces Tecum" (SDT) and/or ”Custodian of Records” for copies of medical records, radiology, billing, etc. are the only subpoenas which will be accepted by Adventist Health Portland HIMS.
Subpoena for deposition or trial testimony, Court Order, or Summons: shall be directed to the Risk Manager/Quality Resources Department. Emailing or faxing of a Subpoena, Court Order, or Summons to HIM will be ineffective service.
Timing and fees
Requests are processed in the order they are received. Please allow up to 30 days to process for Oregon facilities. We make every effort to complete requests in a timely manner.
Personal record copies are subject to a processing fee. The HIMS department will call you to discuss this fee, prior to processing records. Records can be picked up or mailed to you no charge for postage.
Note: Records are sent to your providers, at no charge.