hamot patient portal

by Jenifer Feeney Sr. 5 min read

Patients & Visitors | UPMC Hamot

17 hours ago Today UPMC Hamot is a 458-bed tertiary care facility, regional referral hub and Level II Trauma Center. Supported by more than 650 physicians and nearly 4,000 dedicated employees, UPMC Hamot’s mission is to serve its patients, communities, and one another in the UPMC Hamot tradition of quality, health, healing, and education. >> Go To The Portal


What is the patient portal and how does it work?

The patient portal helps you take a more active role in your health care. Having a patient portal account helps the practice create a more accurate record of your medical history as well as educate you on certain aspects of your health.

Is my health information safe and secure on the patient portal?

We take great care to make sure your health information is kept private and secure. Our patient portal uses HTTPS to provide encrypted communication between you and your doctor's office. Access to your portal account is controlled through secure access codes, personal IDs, and passwords.

How do I sign up for a patient portal account?

How do I sign up? In order to have a patient portal account you will need to already be a patient at this practice. To activate your account, you will need to receive an activation code from us. Once you have received the code, you will be able to create your own username, password, and other login information used to verify your identity.

How does the patient portal work?

Our patient portal provides you with secure, online access to portions of your medical records, as well as an easy and convenient way to communicate with the practice through a secure internet connection. Think of it as an online account for your doctor's office, similar to online banking or credit card accounts you may currently have. Once you are logged into your portal account, the information you view pulls from your own personal medical record. Only you will have access to your health records, including any messages or information sent to you from the practice.

Why do we need a patient portal?

The patient portal helps you take a more active role in your health care. Having a patient portal account helps the practice create a more accurate record of your medical history as well as educate you on certain aspects of your health.