Return to Index | PHMC Home | State Archives |, This resources taken from "Guide to African American Resources at the Pennsylvania State Archives" by Ruth E. Hodge. First Admission and Re-Admission Cards, 1891-1935. This volume also contains a summary of activities during 1932 through 1935. (1 volume), Annual Reports of the Board of Public Charities and Committee on Lunacy, 1894, 1897, 1907. A record of male patient deaths at Philadelphia State Hospital. These registers document the deaths of patients at Mayview State Hospital. Mail: Harrison County Community Hospital Health Information 2600 Miller St., Bethany, MO 64424. Danville State Hospital (PA) Court Commitment Books, 1884-1924. The entries are not made in a consistent fashion and primarily consist of observations rather than descriptions of treatments applied. Later the name was shortened to just Pennsylvania State Lunatic Hospital, and eventually . (1 volume) Arranged numerically by admission number and indexed internally, alphabetically by surname of the patient. (1 volume) Arranged chronologically by date of admission. Supported by private contributions since 1852, it had a nine-decade tradition of state appropriations that enabled the hospital to expand its facilities and care for the increasing number of mentally ill persons. When it comes to health care for you and your family, UPMC is here. To obtain copies of your medical records for yourself, another individual, or an organization, you must complete a signed authorization form. endobj The latter all contain the same type of information describing characteristics of the institutions population with regard to sex, age, race, citizenship, country of origin, cultural environment, economic condition, marital status, education, illness, and whether improved. (2 volumes), Patient History Books, 1859-1950. (2 volumes), Discharge Registers of Males, 1907-1942. (2 volumes), Female Case Books, [ca. Obtaining Medical Records - Baptist Health Harrisburg, PA 17105. The annual reports contain overall financial statements of the poor district and the annual reports and financial statements to the board by the superintendents of the hospital, the almshouse, and the farm. The physician office must fax a written request on their letterhead to (786) 206-08308 indicating the patient's name, date of birth, date of visit and the name of the facility where you were treated. Charles Brewer was born in Taunton, Massachusetts, moved to Pittsburgh in 1814, and died in Allegheny County in 1860 at the age of 76 years. This series documents all admissions to the Dixmont State Hospital. 4 0 obj Discharge Registers of Males, 1907-1942. Many African Americans are documented in this series but individual patient names must be known. (1 volume), Case Books of Pittsburgh City Home and Hospital, 1879-1912. In 1916, the state legislature gave its consent to change the name of the hospital from Marshalsea to the Pittsburgh City Home and Hospital at Mayview. Admission Registers, 1925-1941. To Access to Your Medical Records Online You can access your medical records online and request additional medical records through your UPMC Central Pa. portal. The first of these was the Female Ward, erected in 1878. Information given includes each patients date of admission, patient number, case book number, name, age, sex, weight, height, hair and eye color, temperament, marital status, birthplace, occupation, educational level, family history, past mental history, present state of mind, and whether or not violent, dangerous, destructive, homicidal, or suicidal. Contact the Pennsylvania State Archives reference department either by email ( ra-statearchives@pa.gov) or by phone ( (717) 783-3281). Data elements that were charted include race, age, degree of education, economic condition, use of alcohol, marital status, cause of death, age at time of death, and total duration of hospital life. $#$[HI"+6Q8D Xkw`"mI+/>^3>7?X70 Welcome to City on the Hill, a website dedicated to the first public insane asylum in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. (3 folders) Unarranged. 1 0 obj The Borough of Pittsburgh had established a home for the care of paupers as early as 1804, which institution was replaced by the Allegheny City Almshouse in 1818. This was followed by the construction of the Male Ward in 1884, to which an addition was made in 1895. (3 cartons), Admission Registers, 1851-1969. (4 folders) Arranged chronologically by date of report. About Us | Holy Spirit Medical Center | Penn State Health Research Request Form - Hospital Records (PDF) Research Request Form - Hospital Records (Direct Submit) You can also submit a request for your medical records to the Health Information Services office bycompleting and submitting an authorization form. 1886-1926], Patient Register and Record of Burial Plots, 1872-1937. The entries were not made regularly and primarily consist of observations rather than descriptions of treatments. This 312-bed community hospital in East Pennsboro Township provides outpatient and inpatient diagnostic, medical and surgical services. In 1848 the name of the hospital was changed to the Pennsylvania State Lunatic Hospital and construction began on the facility. Fax: (660) 425-8668. Also found are tables regarding first admissions which show hospital population, diagnosis, nativity and mothers nativity, citizenship, economic condition, marital status, degree of education, and use of alcoholic beverages; and various tables regarding religious affiliation, cause of death, psychoses, age, and length at hospital of deceased patients. (8 volumes), Will Book of Charles Brewer, 1860-1878. All Rights Reserved. Click here for information on the hospital cemeteries RG-23: Records of the Harrisburg State Hospital The Pennsylvania State Archives 350 North Street, Harrisburg, PA 17120 (717) 783-3281 ra-statearchives@state.pa.us Website They contain a series of entries made on different dates charting the patients progress. All patients age 18 or older are asked to present photo identification at registration. (3 volumes) Arranged chronologically by date of admission. Pennsylvania Hospital History: Historical Collections - Print Entire For four decades, the unpaid board and its small staff had no authority to correct the conditions it found, but by persuasion and publicity they were able to improve the quality of care in public institutions. (1 folder) Arranged in reverse chronological order by date autopsy was performed. Medical Records | UPMC in central Pa. In all cases an accurate record was to be kept of the medicines administered, the observed results, and any injuries and accidents. The main phone number for the HIM Department is 618.253.0267. Death Registers, 1939-1956. Medical Records | Memorial Healthcare System - MHS Despite the state appropriations, it continued as a private corporation until 1945 when it was taken over by the state and placed under the Department of Public Welfare. In 1920, the name of the institution was officially changed to Warren State Hospital. That's why UPMC requires all patients to show photo identification at registration. For all other inquiries, contact UPMC. Other information about the hospital includes documentation on the amount of food produced on the farm and in workrooms, the amount of food and supplies consumed, number of employees and their salaries, and photographs of the institution. (47 volumes) Arranged chronologically by year. Case books documenting the history of female patients from the time of admission until the time of release. However, all state hospital records are completely confidential. When the hospital opened for patients in 1880 it was divided into mens and womens departments. Information found in these reports includes statistics on mentally ill persons residing in county jails and correctional institutions, almshouses, and private homes and asylums; operating expenses of institutions for the insane and their hospital bed capacity; and the numbers of immigrants residing in such institutions. (43 volumes, 3 folders), Biennial Reports of the Board of Trustees, 1948-1964. Admission Book of the Insane Department of the Pittsburgh North Side City Home, 1911-1916. In-Patient Record Cards for World War I, 1919-1920. All patients age 18 or older are asked to present photo identification at registration. A record of admissions, discharges and deaths of patients or inmates at the Pennsylvania State Lunatic Hospital, Harrisburg; Philadelphia Hospital Department of the Insane; and the Pittsburgh City Home and Hospital. Male Case Books, [ca. Case books documenting the history of patients at the Pittsburgh City Home and Hospital from their time of admission until their time of release. (2 volumes) Arranged chronologically by date of admission. (2 volumes), Register of Discharges and Deaths, 1950-1958. (1 volume) Arranged chronologically, and indexed internally by first letter of patients surname. Alphabetical Admission and Discharge Register, 1850-1881. Information provided about each patient may include name and race; date or register number of previous admission; current register number; date of admission, discharge or death; place of birth; marital status and number of living children; age when admitted and at first attack; number of attacks; previous city and county of residence; occupation prior to insanity and degree of education; form of mental disorder and supposed cause; by whom committed or removed; and relatives who were insane. In 1878 construction began on a new mental hospital to serve the southeastern population of Pennsylvania. You may also try reaching out for more information about former patients on our message board. The Committee on Lunacy report contains statistics on the five state hospitals for the mentally ill located in Harrisburg, Danville, Norristown, Warren County, and Dixmont, and contains information on the weekly diet, admissions, and discharges. Harrisburg State Hospital - Asylum Projects The almshouse buildings, whose purpose had been superseded by federal and state relief programs during the Depression, were emptied in 1945 and remodeled as patient dormitories. Also included is a description of the mental disorder, the manner and period of the attack, the changes produced in the patients temper or disposition (specifying whether the malady displayed itself by delusions or irrational conduct, morbid or dangerous habits or propensities), and whether the patient had experienced any failure of memory or understanding or was affected by epilepsy or ordinary paralysis such as tremulous movements of the tongue, defect of articulation, or weakness or unsteadiness of gait. A record of female patient deaths at Philadelphia State Hospital. Although the spine of the volume is labeled as burial plot records, the volume primarily contains information similar to that found in the Male and Female Admission Registers. Upon your request and authorization, records will be mailed directly to your health care provider at no charge within seven to ten business days. The first patient was admitted on October 6, 1851. Request Medical Records | UPMC Harrisburg University of Miami Hospital & Clinics (UMHC/SCCC) 1475 N.W. x=i6jCW*Ux+vJ_4:p(Jd9" F 3D2,D0)OGJ`5ypgzy}=>},XX,,Jd&,J6 >Gh^F[ VIv xGyLZX\y8p Ex;+=)KxvfWu}qb)u{&[XK\Q"^#CU3|IhzS0L7iX/nH ^TTdH/k{&"Z?MF XI:mEz&Bg5r|. Q:7bEo2n(g-hwNy]Qwx"Yji_I6I%+@@(32bY. Books that document the medical history of patients and their families. The Pennsylvania Hospital closes non-mental health patient records for 100 years. Information given in each report includes name of the institution, city and county where the institution was located, name of field representative conducting the inspection, patient population statistics, names and titles of various institutional officers and personnel, information about the buildings and grounds, and recommendations. (4 volumes) Arranged chronologically by date of death. The portal for UPMC Cole patients receiving inpatient care. stream A case book documenting treatments and observations of male and female patients at the Pennsylvania State Lunatic Hospital. 1883-1913]. The Central Poor District was established in 1860 on a 146 acre tract of land in Luzerne County about fourteen miles from Wilkes-Barre. 2023 UPMC I Affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, Supplemental content provided by Healthwise, Incorporated. For the years 1851-1955 the information provided includes each patients name and admission number, the date of admission, age, race, class (whether indigent or private), place of birth, marital status, number of children and living siblings, patients occupation prior to the onset of insanity, previous place of residence (county, city, and township), the name of the person by whose authority the patient was admitted, the date of medical certificate, the name of the person by whom the certificate was signed, the nature of disorder, the suspected cause of the insanity, any complications, whether the patient exhibited suicidal or homicidal tendencies, whether the patient was paralytic or classified as a congenial idiot, the date of discharge, whether patient died or improved, the total period of residence, and remarks. Medical Records | Harrison County Community Hospital Admission Books, 1883-1944. Patient Register and Record of Burial Plots, 1872-1937. Information on the patients condition includes the name of the person by whom committed (court order, friend, or family member) and who will pay for keep, cause and form of insanity, names of insane relatives, number of attacks and admissions, and the duration of attacks before admission. Discharge, Death and Transfer Books, 1942-1984. The case book lists any affliction related to the patients previous health history, what was believed to be the predisposing cause of the illness, whether the patient had experienced any former illness, whether the present illness had been preceded by any premonitory symptoms such as restlessness, unusual elevation or depression of spirits, or any deviation from ordinary habits and conduct, and whether the patient had undergone any previous treatment or had been subject to personal restraint. For the years 1889-1893 the books are indexed internally, alphabetically by surname of the patient. Institutional Records In the 1840s the Harrisburg State Hospital was opened to help with treat for the mentally ill. endobj Male Admission Register, 1884-1923. For each date, two entries are found. Release of Information You can then give the completed authorization form to the individual or organization to whom you wish to give access to. Release of Information How do our patients get copies of medical records? Harrisburg Medical Center - MedicalRecords.com Mr. Requests for Medical Records | UPMC Information provided includes patients name and race, date of admission, a description of the items on their person at that time, dates and descriptions of additional items that were later acquired, where they were acquired and location where stored. Sign in to UPMC Cole Connect Patient Portal, Downloading, printing and completing the online, United States uniformed service identification card. 503 N 21st St, Camp Hill, PA 17011, USA (717) 763-2100 Website Patient Portal Order Your Records Emergency? Please be aware that masks are required when entering the department. General Registers of Female Patients, 1895-1908, 1920-1939. Biennial Reports of the Board of Trustees, 1948-1964. Medical Records | University of Miami Health System If you have any questions, contact us at ra-statearchives@pa.gov or at 717-783-3281. Once the patient has been discharged, the patient's health record proceeds to the analysis stage in which the chart is reviewed for any incomplete . Reports on County Homes, 1917-1935. Information provided includes the average number of patients, the total number of patients, and the average number of patients on parole. Norristown State Hospital, formally the 'State Lunatic Hospital at Norristown', is an active psychiatric hospital run by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and has been operational since it's opening in the spring of 1880. Information provided includes patients name, admission number, and date that the defendant was ordered by the court to Harrisburg State Hospital. This volume provides the following information about each patient: name, age, color, gender, social class, place of birth, marital status, former place of residence and previous register number of the patient; admission, discharge and/or death dates; name of the person who ordered the commitment; reason for discharge; and form of mental disorder. Books that document the medical history of patients and their families. (1 volume), Admission Book of the Insane Department of the Pittsburgh North Side City Home, 1911-1916. In 1991, because of the overall decrease in facility use and budget cuts to the Department of Public Welfare, Woodville State Hospital closed. Access requires your email address to be on file. The book contains a series of entries made on different dates charting the medical progress of patients. (30 volumes) Arranged chronologically by observation date. (1 box) Arranged chronologically by year. Medical Case Books of the Female Department, 1880-1922. The case book also lists any afflictions in the patients previous health history believed to be the predisposing cause of the illness, whether the patient had experienced any former illness, whether the present illness had been preceded by any premonitory symptoms such as restlessness, unusual elevation or depression of spirits, or remarkable deviation from ordinary habits and conduct; and any previous treatments received. A record of individuals admitted to the Pennsylvania State Lunatic Hospital. A hard print copy is available for purchase at ShopPAHeritage, Female Admission Registers, 1884-1923. In 1937 the Department of Public Assistance was established to provide direct cash relief to Pennsylvanians through 67 county boards of assistance during the Great Depression. Miscellaneous loose sheets are contained within the volumes, including correspondence from patients to their doctors and other medical documentation. Brewer bequeathed over $6,000 to both the Western Pennsylvania Hospital and the Western Pennsylvania Hospital for the Insane. Contact UPMC Harrisburg 111 S. Front St. Harrisburg, PA 17101 717-782-3131 View a facility map (PDF) View our community locations, directions, and parking information. It was a general hospital that treated all types of illnesses, including mental illness and as such it was the first institution for the insane in western Pennsylvania. A record of individuals admitted to the Harrisburg State Hospital. Also present is a list of names of private patients residing in the hospital who became wards of the Commonwealth when the state assumed responsibility for the hospital in 1945. Schedule and manage appointments, including video visits. During the first month after admission, entries were to be made at least once in every week or, in certain cases, whenever the nature of the case required it. Male Patients Clothing and Property Books, 1895-1904. Patients & Visitors | UPMC Harrisburg Information given about each patient includes name, register number, date of discharge and last admission; age when discharged, removed or died; color and social condition; form of mental disorder; condition when discharged with a result of treatment; and where the patient went after release. Today, Pennsylvania is serving less than 1,600 people in six state hospitals. Access your medical records through the Patient Portal. Fax: 305-243-5274. (19 volumes), Register of Female Patients, 1852-1884. Requesting Your Medical Records - Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute Protecting your privacy Requests for release of your records will be processed through the UPMC Medical Records Department (StarMed) as a service provided to Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute (PPI) through a contract with them. Will Book of Charles Brewer, 1860-1878. (1 folder) Arranged chronologically by year. These books list each patients number and name; whether the patient was discharged, died or transferred; and, in many instances, the patients age, physical condition, sex, and race. Information given about each patient includes name, age, color, gender, place of birth, marital status, place of residence and previous register number; dates of current and previous admission, discharge and/or death; how committed; reason for discharge; form of mental disorder; duration and number of attacks; age at first attack; condition at time of discharge; and any remarks. Control of the home was vested in a board of Poor Directors. UPMC in central Pa. does not provide copies of birth certificates.