For Patients & Patient Representatives
As a patient of Southcoast Health, we want your health care experience to go as smoothly as possible. Easily find the information you need to request medical records.
Please allow at least five business days after receipt of your fully completed form for most routine medical record requests to be fulfilled. Urgent requests should be made by phone. Fees may apply for copies of some medical records.
Patients, did you know you can access and requests your medical records online through MyChart, Southcoast Health’s patient portal?
Obtaining Southcoast Hospital Group and Southcoast Physician Group Medical Records
Medical records are maintained by the Health Information Management Department for all of Southcoast Health. To obtain a copy of your medical record:
You may also:
- Download the Authorization for Release of Information Form in English, Portuguese or Spanish.
- Print and complete the authorization form to release medical records.
- Mail, email or fax the completed form to:
Southcoast Health
Health Information Management – ROI
200 Mill Road, Suite 210
Fairhaven, MA 02719
Fax: 508-973-3695
Phone: 508-973-3733 Email: RequestRecords@southcoast.org
Pick up Locations:
St. Luke’s Hospital
101 Page Street
New Bedford, MA
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Charlton Memorial Hospital
363 Highland Avenue
Fall River, MA
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tobey Hospital
43 High Street
Wareham, MA
Record pick-up not available at this time.
For Attorneys, Insurance Companies and All Other Non-patients:
Southcoast Health
Health Information Management – ROI
200 Mill Road, Suite 210,
Fairhaven, MA 02719.
For Provider Requests
Medical providers and medical facilities requesting medical records should call 508-973-3700 option 3 or fax 508-973-3690.