Your Medical Records

Henry Ford Health is committed to maintaining accurate, secure, and confidential patient information. As we continue integrating former Ascension hospitals and care sites, we offer several ways to access your medical records.

This webpage includes information about:

• Urgent requests for medical records
• How to access your medical records online
• How to request copies of your medical records
• Requesting deceased patient medical records
• How to get birth and death certificates

Urgent requests for medical records

If you need medical records urgently, contact the Health Information Management Department (Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.):

• Henry Ford Health Hospitals and Care Sites: (313) 916-4540
• Former Ascension Hospitals and Care Sites: (800) 367-1500

How to access your medical records through MyChart

Henry Ford Health allows you to securely view your medical history 24/7 through MyChart.

Log into MyChart

• Medical records from a former Ascension location will be available in MyChart starting November 8, 2025.
• If you need medical records from a former Ascension location prior to November 8, 2025, submit an Online Records Request or a paper Medical Records Release Form.

How to request copies of your records

Medical records can be released to you or someone you authorize. Processing takes 7–10 business days, and fees may apply.

Online medical records requests

To request records electronically online, you’ll need:

• A valid email address
• A cell phone
• A driver’s license or government-issued photo ID

Use one of the following portals to complete the online form:

• Henry Ford Medical Record Request
• Former Ascension Southeast Michigan Medical Record Request
• Henry Ford Rochester Medical Record Request
• Henry Ford Genesys Medical Record Request

Print a paper Medical Records Release Form

If you prefer not to use the online form you can print out a paper medical records release form:

Medical Records Release Form

 Send the completed and signed Medical Records Release Form to the email, fax number or mailing address listed below:

Email: HFHSMedicalRecords@HFHS.org
Fax: (313) 916-3917

Mail:
Henry Ford Health Information Department
1414 E Maple Road
Troy, MI 48083

Required Information:

• Patient’s full name, date of birth, address, phone (include previous names)
• Recipient name and address
• Specific records requested (location, provider name, type of report, dates of service)
• Signature of patient or legal representative. Authorizations signed by a representative must contain a copy of the guardianship papers or power of attorney.
• Date of signature

Requesting deceased patient medical records

To request a deceased patient’s medical records, complete both a medical records release form and the deceased patient medical records form. Both forms are available at the link below:

Medical Records and Deceased Patient Release Form

Send the completed and signed forms to the email, fax number or mailing address listed above.

How to get birth and death certificates

To obtain a copy of a birth or death certificate contact the county clerk’s office in the county the birth or death occurred or from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services contact information:

• Order by phone: (866) 443-9897
• Order online: www.VitalChek.com