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Medical Records

It’s easy to request a copy of your medical records or birth certificate for you or your dependent. Or sign up for MyHSHS to view records from your computer or mobile device.

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Medical record requests

Step 1

Download and complete our Authorization Form.

Step 2

Then complete the authorized request through the following options:

  • Call or visit our Health Information Department at 217-324-8528. We are open from 8 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. A photo identification will be requested to release copies of medical records.
  • Fax a request or authorization form to 217-324-8710. 
  • Access the MyChart portal and request records sent to your portal account.


Download the Authorization Form
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View Your Health Records From Your Computer or Mobile Device

MyHSHS is a free, online personal health record that you can securely access from your home computer, laptop, mobile device or smart phone.

Proxy access to your family's records. Click here for a copy of the proxy access consent form.


Birth certificate requests

For official birth certificate records of babies born at HSHS St. Francis Hospital, visit the Montgomery County Clerks office.