Health records

You have the right to see information in your health record. Your health record includes your medical history, health insurance information and how to contact you.

It is the duty of Allina Health to ensure that your record remains confidential and is maintained and released in accordance with applicable laws. 

You can request your health record information either electronically using your free Allina Health account, or by completing and sending the appropriate paper form.

Request using your Allina Health account 

Use your free Allina Health account to submit an electronic request to send a full copy of your health record to:

• yourself, using the Patient access request for health information form
• someone other than yourself, using the Request to release and disclose patient information

With your Allina Health account you always have immediate access to select information in your health record including clinic visit summaries and notes.

Request using paper forms

Complete and send the appropriate paper form to request and send a copy of your health record to:

• yourself, using the Patient access request for health information form
• someone other than yourself, using the Request to release and disclose patient information form

Birth Certificates

Hospitals do not keep copies of birth certificates. In Minnesota, the state Office of Vital Records has information on how to get a copy of a birth certificate. In Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services has information on how to get a copy of a birth certificate.

Receiving your health information

You have choices on how to receive your health information, including:

• Allina Health account, a free online portal to your health information
• CD/DVD
• paper copy
• encrypted or non-encrypted email. If you choose to receive information in a non-secure manner, the information will not be encrypted and it could be viewed by a third party. Allina Health is not responsible for unauthorized access of your health information while in transmission. 
• secure business portal (used when sent to individuals other than yourself)