As a patient of UAB St Vincent’s, it is your right to receive a copy of your medical record and/or request that your medical record be released to a third party.
Much of your medical record can be downloaded and printed from our Patient Portal. However, you may also request this information through one of the online forms linked below:
To download a printable medical record release form that can be completed and returned by mail, fax, or in person, please click here.
Mailing addresses/fax numbers:
UAB St. Vincent’s Health Information Management – Birmingham
Release of Information Office
810 St. Vincent’s Dr.
Birmingham, AL 35205
Fax: 205-930-2125
UAB St. Vincent’s Health Information Management – Blount
Release of Information Office
150 Gilbreath Dr.
Oneonta, AL 35121
Fax: 205-274-3075
UAB St. Vincent’s Health Information Management – Chilton
Release of Information Office
2030 Lay Dam Rd.
Clanton, AL 35045
Fax: 205-258-4360
UAB St. Vincent’s Health Information Management – East
Release of Information Office
50 Medical Park Dr. E.
Birmingham, AL 35235
Fax: 205-838-3726
UAB St. Vincent’s Health Information Management – One Nineteen
Release of Information Office
810 St. Vincent’s Dr.
Birmingham, AL 35205
Fax: 205-930-2125
UAB St. Vincent’s Health Information Management – St. Clair
Release of Information Office
7063 Veterans Pkwy.
Pell City, AL 35125
Fax: 205-814-2448
In person:
Release of Information Department locations and hours of operation:
Birmingham: second floor
Blount: first floor
Chilton: first floor
East: second floor
St. Clair: first floor
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
*These locations are for drop-off and pickup only, and records are not printed at these locations. You will need to provide one form of photo identification, such as a driver’s license, state ID card, passport, or military ID card.
Other Helpful Information
Frequently asked questions:
Whom do I contact if I have a question about my UAB St. Vincent’s medical records?
Please call one of these UAB St. Vincent’s Release of Information departments:
Whom do I contact if I have questions about other types of records at UAB St. Vincent’s?
To request billing records/statements, please call 205-930-7937.
To request radiology images/X-ray films, please call one of these numbers:
- Birmingham: 205-939-7850
- Blount: 205-274-3170
- Chilton: 205–258-4419
- East: 205-838-3435
- St. Clair: 205-814-2124
To request clinic records, please contact one of the individual clinics listed here.
Is there a cost for patients to receive their own medical record?
No. Also, there is no cost for having your medical record sent to another health care provider.
How long does it take to process my medical record request?
According to federal law, we have 30 days to respond to your request. However, we do our best to get the record out sooner. If you requested that your record be mailed to you, please allow enough time for postal service delivery.
How long are records maintained at UAB St. Vincent’s?
Our policy is to maintain them for 10 years. After 10 years, records may not be available.
Can someone other than the patient request or receive copies of their medical record?
Yes, but only if the person signing on behalf of the patient has provided supporting documentation (i.e. advance directive/health care power of attorney) stating that the person making the request is authorized to do so.
How do I request the medical record for a patient under age 19?
If the patient is a minor or is unable to provide consent, the signature of a parent, guardian, or other legal representative is required, along with documentation of legal authority (if requested by UAB St. Vincent’s).
How do I obtain a copy of a deceased person’s medical record?
The request must be accompanied by authorization from the person’s executor, executrix, administrator of the estate, or personal representative, along with documentation indicating legal authority. A death certificate might also be requested.
How do I obtain a copy of a birth or death certificate?
UAB St. Vincent’s does not provide birth or death certificates. They are available from the Alabama Department of Public Health.
How do I correct my medical record if I believe the information is incomplete or inaccurate?
You have the right to submit a formal written amendment request, then your provider may either approve or deny the request. For more information on requesting an amendment to your record, please call our Compliance Department at 205-975-0585.
Language assistance:
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