Requesting Medical Records

Download Form English | Spanish and submit: 

• In person Records Release Department, 5th Avenue Lobby
• By fax 610-988-9777
• By mail 
  Director of Medical Records
  The Reading Hospital and Medical Center
  PO Box 16052
  Reading, PA 19612-6052

Important Information:

• Processing time for medical records and radiology studies is approximately five to seven business days.
• Radiology films must be returned within 30 days.
• Photo ID is required at time of pick-up.
• Request forms must be signed by patients 18 years of age and older.
• If picking up records for someone other than yourself, you must bring your photo ID and a note signed by the patient stating that you are permitted to retrieve the information requested. (sample note)

You may also request medical records by downloading the Authorization for Release, Use and Disclosure of Protected Health Information (Autorización Para La Divulgación, El Uso y La Revelación De Información Protegida Sobre La Salud) form and submitting it by:

Please note: Official birth certificates are available only through the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Please visit their website for more information: http://www.dsf.health.state.pa.us/health/CWP/view.asp?A=168&QUESTION_ID=202219 

For more information, please contact us at 610-988-8252.