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Patient Portal - Penn State Health

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Can I sign up for my health at Milton Hershey Medical Center?

Or you may sign up with the office staff during any visit to the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center or one of our Medical Group locations. Do not use My Health in the event of an emergency. For medical emergencies, please call 9-1-1 or your physician's office immediately.

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Where can I Find my medical records from Penn State Health?

If you have been an inpatient or Emergency Department patient at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, those records will be available to you online. Currently, My Health shows only selected parts of your medical record.

Does Hershey Medical have an app?

Smartphone Apps Available: Simplify your access to My Health! Download a HealtheLife smartphone app: Android.

How do you use patient portal?

If your provider offers a patient portal, you will need a computer and internet connection to use it. Follow the instructions to register for an account. Once you are in your patient portal, you can click the links to perform basic tasks. You can also communicate with your provider's office in the message center.

Is patient portal an app?

The PatientPORTAL App connects you, the patient, with your healthcare provider. The App enables you to view upcoming appointments and lab results, as well as send and receive secure messages for yourself and any dependents that you may have for easy communication with your provider.

How do you call a patient at Hershey Medical Center?

Hershey Medical Center. Call the CareLine at 800-243-1455 (toll-free), available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Are patient portals easy to use?

Portals provide physicians with a fast and easy way to communicate with chronically ill patients. They are a place to get complete and more accurate patient information. Portals empower patients to take ownership of their own healthcare, so they remain aware of the entire care process.

Who uses the patient portal?

Overwhelmingly, patients use the portal to view their lab results (85 percent). Sixty-two percent of patients are also using the tool for more clinical tasks, such as scheduling appointments, completing paperwork, and refilling prescriptions.

How common are patient portals?

Nearly 40 percent of individuals nationwide accessed a patient portal in 2020 – this represents a 13 percentage point increase since 2014.

What are the benefits of patient portals or applications for record sharing?

Helps patients better understand and remember information about their medical condition and care plan, and gives patients the opportunity to review information when and where it is convenient for them. Bolsters patient adherence to healthcare advice, reinforces positive behaviours.

What is epic Hello patient?

MyChart's Hello Patient feature leverages geolocation capabilities on iOS and Android devices to detect when a patient arrives for an appointment. If the patient has completed all check in tasks ahead of time, the patient can be automatically checked in without even needing to visit the front desk.

How do you address a patient in a hospital?

Writer, “Patient” followed by his legal first and last name. The legal name is necessary so staff can locate the patient in the hospital directory. Print the patient's information at the bottom center of the envelope. Print the hospital's physical address directly below the patient's name.

What can you send to ICU patients?

Here are some great gift ideas.Socks and slippers. Anything that makes a stay in the hospital more comfortable is a great gift idea. ... Home-cooked food. ... Card and board games. ... Phone charger extension. ... Books. ... A good pillow.

Do ICU rooms have phones?

Cellular telephones are not permitted while in the ICU as it can interfere with patient confidentiality. Please use cell phones in the family lounge or on the first floor.

When can a child access their medical records?

On the child's 18th birthday , parental or guardian access to online medical records will be terminated. The child will be able to initiate their own account for access to their electronic health record during their next office visit. Federal HIPAA law requires privacy of health records at age 18.

Is a select few test too sensitive?

However, a select few tests are considered by our physicians to be too sensitive or complex to be published without prior discussion between the physician and patient regarding the tests and their individual results. The decision to publish select tests was carefully considered by our medical staff.

Can parents get a copy of medical records from Penn State?

As always, parents and guardians can contact their family physician to discuss their child's medical situation, and can contact Penn State Hershey Medical Records office to obtain paper copies of medical records by providing proper identification.

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Secure, convenient access to your medical records

My Penn State Health is a secure website where you can conveniently manage your health care information related to your visits with Penn State Health providers.

Sign up

You can create your account online using the Self-Enroll process. Or you may sign up with the office staff during any visit to the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center or one of our Medical Group locations.

In case of emergencies

Do not use My Health in the event of an emergency. For medical emergencies, please call 9-1-1 or your physician's office immediately.